The assessment process for the award winners is systematic and stringent. Individuals who have deployed ICT in such an innovative and outstanding manner that they have added values to the operations and competitive advantages to their employers will be considered.

Based on a set of judging criteria, assessment will be conducted by a panel of highly experienced and knowledgeable individuals from the ICT industry. Final judging will be carried out by a panel of prominent business leaders and ICT leaders.

Sales / Marketing / Business Development
Assessment Criteria
1.   Leadership and Role
  • Role(s), responsibilities, and demonstrated leadership in the nominated sales, marketing, or business development achievements.
2.   Challenges [may include project complexity; organization structure and hierarchy; limitations in the scope and mandate of the original job position; operational constraints; etc.]
  • Challenges and how they are resolved / overcome.
3.   Innovation and Creativity
  • Adopted approach being first of its kind in the industry or target market segment.
  • Creative thinking in the initiatives / motions.
  • Technology Savvy / The leveraging of technology to drive business growth.
4.   Transformation / Change Management / Execution Management
  • The need for transformation / change management and how they are implemented.
  • Cross team collaboration.
5.   Values, Contribution and Results Delivered to the Organization
  • Increase in revenue, market share, profit margin, demand creation, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, etc.
     

Consulting
Assessment Criteria
1.   Thought Leadership
  • Point of view and insights on business and ICT used to anchor the proposal.
  • The way in obtaining buy-in from customer (e.g. management, business, ICT)
2.   Customer's Needs and Concerns
  • The way in using the solution to address customer’s needs and concerns.
  • The key challenges of the assignment and the way in managing and overcoming the challenges.
3.   Means and Approaches
  • The means and approaches to plan, design, and implement the engagement.
4.   Key Success Factors
  • The key success factors that cornerstone the completion of the engagement.
5.   Project Benefits
  • The quantitative and qualitative benefits realized in the project.
  • The comparison between the perceived benefits and the actual benefits to the customer.
     

Project Management
Assessment Criteria
1.   Project / Programme Achievements - the project nominated
  • Leadership and Role
    • Mission, Objective
    • Role
  • Vision, Innovation and Creativity
    • Vision
    • Innovation and Creativity
  • Execution - how well the project was executed, overcoming challenges and difficulties
    • Planning
    • Risk Management
    • Change Management
    • Quality Management
    • Human Capital Management
  • Values, Contribution and Results Delivered
    • Values
    • Results.
2.   Past Achievements - achievements in the course of the applicant's career
  • Project achievements and results.
  • Leadership / Transformation / Change Management.
  • Contribution and value created.
  • Personal development / personal achievements / recognitions received.
3.   General Contribution
  • Contribution to ICT industry.
  • Contribution to community (include academic and education)
     

Innovation
Assessment Criteria
1.   Innovation and Originality
  • First of its kind in Hong Kong, the region, or the world.
  • Number of patents granted or publications.
2.   Commercialization / Market Potential
  • Ability to satisfy a customer need that is previously not possible (with users' feedback)
  • Number of licenses/users/downloads.
  • Market share and penetration.
3.   Innovation Process
  • Efficient project management team in force.
  • Effective deployment and integration of available resources or technologies.
4.   Impact on the Industry and the Society
  • Transforming the industry (e.g., setting new standards in market)
  • Creating a new or niche market.
  • Leading to significant societal change.
     

Young ICT Achiever
Assessment Criteria
1.   Contribution to ICT Industry and/or Community
  • Making a difference in how ICT works in life, work and business.
2.   Inspire to Innovate and Dare to Dream
  • Turning dreams into reality.
  • Fostering creativity in everyday life.
3.   Growth and Development
  • Sustaining personal growth and success.
  • Leading and contributing in teams.
4.   Upholding High Ethnical Standard
  • Committing to moral values in the use of ICT.
  • Building trust and respect in life, work and business.