Jury Evaluation System & Scoring Framework

Each nominee will be evaluated according to the following five universal criteria:

Criteria	Description	Score
1. Impact	Demonstrated influence on community, industry, or society at large	1–10
2. Leadership & Influence	Ability to lead, inspire others, drive positive change	1–10
3. Achievement & Growth	Career success, measurable progress, and milestones	1–10
4. Innovation & Originality	Creative ideas, new technologies, pioneering approaches	1–10
5. Social Responsibility & Community Contribution	Philanthropy, mentorship, cultural engagement and service	1–10

👉 Maximum score: 50 points
👉 Final ranking is based on the average score of all jury members.

🎯 Category-Specific Considerations

These are evaluation focus points that complement the main scoring rubric.

A. Business & Entrepreneurship Excellence

Evaluators may consider:

• Job creation and organizational growth
• Capital raised, expansion into new markets
• Strategic innovation and business model transformation
• Contribution to U.S.–Türkiye economic relations

Evidence: financial metrics, investment records, press coverage, patents, revenue growth, industry awards

B. Professional Excellence

Evaluators may consider:

• Leadership role and influence within the organization
• Reputation and sector-wide recognition
• Contributions to major initiatives or key projects

Evidence: promotions, peer recognition, certifications, client/industry impact

C. Science, Research & Academia

Evaluators may consider:

• Peer-reviewed publications and citation impact (H-index, etc.)
• Scientific discoveries, patents, major grants/funding
• Contribution to scientific collaboration between U.S. and Türkiye

Evidence: research output, awards, teaching impact, presentations

D. Arts, Culture & Media

Evaluators may consider:

• Cultural influence and national/international visibility
• Positive representation of Turkish identity and heritage
• Audience reach, engagement and creative innovation

Evidence: film/TV credits, exhibitions, distribution/viewership, media metrics, critical reviews

E. Community Leadership & Public Service

Evaluators may consider:

• Community empowerment and advocacy initiatives
• Public diplomacy, civic leadership and diaspora engagement
• Youth mentorship and volunteering outcomes

Evidence: program impact, fundraising achievements, stakeholder testimonials

F. Sports & Athletics

Evaluators may consider:

• Professional achievements in national/international sports
• Representation of Turkish-American presence in athletics
• Youth mentorship and sports community development

Evidence: statistics, championship history, coaching impact

G. Technology & Future Industries

Evaluators may consider:

• Disruptive innovation in fields such as AI, SpaceTech, CleanTech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity
• Patents, commercial launches and product adoption
• Funding success and global influence

Evidence: IP portfolio, R&D deliverables, user adoption, strategic partnerships

H. Women of Impact

Evaluators may consider:

• Breaking gender barriers and increasing representation
• Impact on women’s empowerment in their field
• Advocacy for gender equality and social inclusion

Evidence: programs, leadership roles, community influence

I. Special Distinction Awards

Award-specific factors apply:

• Lifetime Achievement → 20+ years of sustained excellence & legacy
• Outstanding Immigrant Story → Inspirational personal journey
• Cross-Cultural Impact → Strengthening U.S.–Türkiye relations
• NextGen Leadership (Under 30) → High future-impact potential
• Global Impact Award → International-scale success
• Legacy Builder / Mentor Award → Long-term investment in developing others
• Partnership & Bilateral Relations Builder → Collaborations fostering economic/cultural bridges

📄 Jury Scoring Sheet (Official Template)

Turk of America Awards – Jury Evaluation Sheet 2025

Nominee Name:

Award Category:

Evaluation Criteria	Score (1–10)
1. Impact	☐
2. Leadership & Influence	☐
3. Achievement & Growth	☐
4. Innovation & Originality	☐
5. Community & Social Responsibility	☐

TOTAL SCORE: ___ / 50

Jury Member:

Signature / Date: