Judging

The judges evaluate nominations using a point-based qualitative approach to determine the winners. The nomination and judging processes are audited by and in full compliance with Euromoney/Institutional Investor guidelines and standards to ensure integrity and objectivity. 

Upon closing the nomination process; nomination forms are reviewed by two judges from the American Metal Market editorial team. They score each nomination on a scale of 1  – 10 with 10 being the highest. Those nominations that receive a minimum combined score of “14” then become a finalist.

Finalists’ nomination forms are delivered to all judges with a deadline to submit their scores. The judging panel also score each nomination of a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the highest. The nominee with the highest combined score from all judges is named the winner.

The distinguished panel of judges:

Thorsten Schier, North American Steel and Ferrous Scrap Editor, AMM

Nat Rudarakanchana, Pricing Reporter, Steel, AMM

Nick Sowar, Global metals sector leader for Deloitte & Touche LLP

Jo Isenberg-O’Loughlin, Retired AMM executive Editor

Bill Jones, retired Vice Chairman, O'Neal Industries 

Thomas Danjczek, Advisor and Past President, Steel Manufacturers Association