Evaluation Process

The EPSA 2023-24 evaluation process entailed four stages:

1. Online evaluation

Following the initial eligibility check by EIPA, all eligible projects were distributed to external experts for the first evaluation. Each project was assessed by two evaluators independently, based on the application form and against the six evaluation criteria.

The evaluators scored projects on each evaluation criterion to develop the provisional ranking of projects in each award category.

2. Consensus meeting

In the consensus meeting, all evaluators came together to review and discuss the provisional ranking. Based on this review, the evaluators collectively decided on the shortlisted projects in each award category. Moreover, Good Practice Certificates and Special Recognitions were awarded.

3. Validation visits

Following the consensus meeting, EIPA conducted visits to shortlisted applicants to validate and verify the results and recommendations of the previous two evaluation steps.

4. Jury meeting

In the final step, applicants were invited to present their projects in an online jury meeting. Collectively, the jury decided on the winners of three award categories.