Eligibility evaluation
Nominations are evaluated by the Victorian Training Awards team and the relevant regulatory bodies. The eligibility requirements and selection criteria will be used to assess and determine whether the nomination is eligible to go through to the shortlisting stage. All nominees will be notified of the outcome of their nomination and can request feedback for a period of 15 days after the date of notification.
Selection of finalists
Shortlisting takes approximately two weeks. Judging panels will score all nominations and determine which nominees go through to the interview stage as finalists.
Finalist interviews
Finalist interviews will take place virtually. The selection criteria will be used as the basis for questions asked at the interview.
Award winners determined
Once the interview process is complete, the judging panel will determine the award winner for each category. Winners will be announced at the gala in August/September 2025.
Judging panel
Panel members are made up of representatives from government, industry, award category sponsors and previous award category winners. All panel members have relevant experience and expertise to assess their category. Panels usually consist of four members and care is taken to ensure a balance of genders and backgrounds make up each panel.
Panel Chair
Each panel has a Chair, and the Chair is the only panel member able to provide feedback to finalists.
Scoring matrix
All judges use the scoring matrix below.
- Unsatisfactory
Did not meet any of the selection criteria and lacked evidence to support nomination. - Satisfactory
Met some of the selection criteria and provided supporting evidence. - Good
Met most of the selection criteria and provided supporting evidence. - Very good
Met all the selection criteria and provided good supporting evidence. - Exceeds expectations
Met all the selection criteria and went above and beyond to provide strong supporting.
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