International Halal Economic Award 2026
JUDGING FRAMEWORK & STANDARDS
The judging methodology reflects the highest standards of fairness, objectivity, and global benchmarking, adapted to Halal-specific requirements
MULTI-STAGE EVALUATION PROCESS
STAGE 1: TECHNICAL VERIFICATION
All submissions undergo initial screening to verify:
ELIGIBILITY
- Documentation completeness
- Valid Halal certification (where applicable)
- Authenticity & compliance
Only qualified entries proceed to Stage 2.
STAGE 2: EXPERT PANEL ASSESSMENT
Panels of independent judges evaluate submissions based on structured scoring criteria
JUDGES CONSIST OF:
- Halal certification experts
- Industry specialists
- Academics & researchers
- Government representatives
- International Halal leaders
- Trade & supply chain experts
- ESG & sustainability advisors
STAGE 3: JURY DELIBERATION & CONSENSUS MEETING
Top-scoring entries are reviewed by a senior jury panel
THIS ENSURES:
- Balanced evaluation
- Removal of bias
- Holistic consideration of each entry's merit
STAGE 4: VALIDATION & AUDIT (IF REQUIRED)
Certain categories may require:
- Site visit
- Certification verification
- Supply chain audit
- Additional documentation
This protects the integrity of the awards
STAGE 5: FINAL SELECTION & CONFIDENTIAL RESULTS
The final winners are endorsed by the Jury Board and remain confidential until the Awards Gala