EXTENDED DEADLINES

2010 Due Dates

 

Application Pre-Approval Form
April 29

Award Application
July 8

 

Application Review

July - August
Members of the Body of Assessors review the application i. independently and ii. as a team led by a Supervisor. Based on these reviews, the Team determines which organizations receive site visits.

 

Site Visit Review

August - September
Organizations receiving site visits provide updates for all results in the application. A two member team of Assessors goes on site to verify and clarify the information in the application. Site visits consist primarily of a review of pertinent records and data, as well as interviews. The team submits its report to the Supervisors, who in turn submit it to the Jury.

 

Jury’s Review

October
The Jury determines whether the recommended Award recipients are appropriate role models and therefore, should receive the Award. The purpose of this determination is to help preserve the Award’s integrity.
In determining role models, Jury checks records on site-visited applicants and the highest ranking official to verify their compliance with legal and various regulatory requirements. The Jury then selects the Award recipients.

 

Award Ceremony

October
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai presents the Awards at a special ceremony in Dubai, UAE.

 

Feedback Reports

November –December
The Assessors prepare feedback reports detailing organization-specific strengths and opportunities for improvement based on the organizations’ responses to the criteria for performance excellence. Each organization receives a feedback report after it is determined either that the organization will not move to the next level of review or that it is an Award recipient.