1.

Nomination:

Ø Faculty members can either self-nominate or be nominated by peers, with each nomination accompanied by a portfolio showcasing the candidate's contributions in relevant areas.

2.

Data Collection and Verification:

Ø Use bibliometric databases (e.g., Google Scholar, Scopus) to gather publication records, citations, and h-index scores.

Ø Check online sources for mentions in the media or participation in community/public engagement activities.

Ø Consider student feedback surveys, teaching evaluations, and letters of recommendation from peers for teaching awards.

3.

Review Committee:

Ø Establish a diverse committee including senior faculty, administrators, and possibly external experts to ensure a fair and balanced evaluation.

Ø Conduct a multi-stage review, initially evaluating candidates based on quantitative criteria and then moving to qualitative assessment.

4.

Announcement and Ceremony:

Ø Publicly announce winners in an annual event during the conference in August held by CBER, with a formal award ceremony where recipients share insights from their work.

Overall Evaluation Process

The first 5 recipients from each category will be selected based on the highest overall scores, determined by a structured and transparent evaluation process. Each assessment criterion will be weighted according to its relevance to the award’s core objectives—innovation, impact, and scholarship—as outlined above. A 10-point scoring scale will be used, with each criterion evaluated by a panel of reviewers. Final scores will be averaged across reviewers to ensure fairness, consistency, and objectivity in the selection process.

To support the evaluation, each candidate will be required to submit a comprehensive portfolio that includes:

Ø Teaching Evaluations – Summaries of recent student feedback and peer observations of teaching performance.

Ø Publication and Citation Metrics – A curated overview of key publications, citation counts, and measurable indicators of research impact.

Ø Personal Statement – A reflective statement (up to 1,000 words) outlining the candidate’s philosophy and approach to teaching, research, and community or industry engagement, and how these align with the mission and values of the Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER).

This balanced and evidence-based approach ensures that both quantitative performance indicators and qualitative insights are taken into account, enabling a holistic assessment of each candidate's contributions to academia and society.

Evaluation process

For the Awards, the evaluation criteria should be well-rounded to assess candidates across teaching, research, impact, and leadership. Below is a detailed breakdown of criteria that can help ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation: