Entries into the Sharecare Awards competition are judged by the Academy of Judges, a team of healthcare and media experts with expertise in each of the competition categories. These esteemed professionals are responsible for convening and managing juries of experts to review all entries in a specific category to determine the top finalists in each category.

The Sharecare Award in each category will be determined after a second round of judging by the Academy Deans and a committee of additional experts.

Judging Process

Judging criteria for the Sharecare Awards is based on a mix of objective and subjective opinions, and requires evaluation of both technical and creative aspects of an entry.

Elements for evaluation include:

Subjective elements

What is the spontaneous reaction to the entry as a creative communication tool?

Objective elements

What is the message of the program?

  • Accuracy
  • Utility
  • Timeliness
  • Scope
  • Balance

Education elements

What is the message of the program?

  • Accuracy
  • Utility
  • Timeliness
  • Scope
  • Balance

Production elements

What tools did the producers use to convey the message?

  • Direction
  • Visuals/Performance
  • Sound
  • Presentation

Creative elements

What creative tools were used for this production?

  • Originality of Concept
  • Originality of Treatment

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