Each applicant, regardless of category will progress through the same review process. Once past the initial screening phase, each submittal is evaluated by at least four members of the Review Panel. Applicants are judged on the information in the submission, clarity of language and supporting data. Reviewers provide quantitative and qualitative feedback for each category and element of the criteria. A minimum score must be achieved to continue to the next stage in the review process.
A limited number of submittals advance to the executive review stage where finalists are selected to receive onsite assessments. An assessment team will conduct the onsite assessments using an audit format at the finalists’ headquarters and at least two operations sites. Award finalists must be prepared to make available adequate resources and documentation for the onsite assessment. The finalists must provide local lodging, transportation and meals for the assessment team, while the Award will provide the onsite assessors’ time. The total cost of the onsite assessments vary and are dependent on the unique characteristics and structure of the applying organization. The onsite assessments will take place in the month of March; finalists should be prepared to make the accommodations during this time. Additional information for the onsite assessments will be provided to the finalist organizations after selections are made.
Campbell Award winners are determined based on the combined score through an analysis and consensus process based on the submittal and the onsite assessment results. In the event that two finalists in the same category present Award winning attributes, it is possible for the organizations to be declared co-recipients.
