Judging, Awards & Merits
Entries will be judged by members of an independent panel of experts who will review the submitted documents and rate entries from 1-10. Up to 7 key attributes will be assessed (see below).
Note that entries must achieve a minimum score in order to qualify as a finalist. In addition, companies may win up to a total of three times across categories in a given year.
The entry in a given category with the highest total across all attributes will be declared the winner. Runners up will receive a merit for one attribute in which they rated highest, individually.
7 Key Attributes Judged*
- Novelty
- Effectiveness
- Sustainability
- Safety and Stability
- Practicality and Ease of Use
- Relevance to Parameter Measured (Testing category only)
- Significance to the Industry
*Where relevant; not all attributes are relevant for all entry types
Please be sure to provide complete documentation for your best chance at winning - missing information will lower your ratings. Finalists will be notified and publicized across all C&T media platforms by February 2026. Winners will be announced at the exclusive awards reception in May of 2026 (details forthcoming).
Entries are rated by members of our esteemed panel of experts based on the supporting documents provided.
- Please be sure to provide complete documentation for your best chance at winning - missing information will lower your ratings.
- Finalists will be notified and publicized across all C&T media platforms by February 2026.
- Winners will be announced at the exclusive awards reception in May of 2026 (details forthcoming).
Get Direct Feedback
Whether you win, place or show, the C&T Allē Awards program offers entrants direct feedback about their entry from the judges. The views expressed are the judges' alone and intended to provide constructive criticism about the innovation and/or praise for a job well done.