Process and Timelines
The window for application will close on 21st December 2009. Short listing for each category will be based on the scores assigned by the internal jury and verification conducted by an Independent Agency. The Award Management's decision on the short listing will be final and binding on all short listed organisations.For verification of the application forms, an Independent Agency will be appointed to conduct field visits to the location of the Short Listed Organisations.
After field visits, the nominees for the final round will be invited for an interaction with the Final Jury. The Final Jury will score the nominees and one winner will be selected from each category.
Timelines
The Awards will follow the following timelines:
| Process | Date |
| Deadline for receiving Application Forms | 21.12.09 |
| Announcement of Short Listed Entities (SLEs) | 02.01.10 |
| Announcement of Nominees for final round | 22.02.10 |
| Presentation date | 03.03.10 |
| Announcement of Winners | 04.03.10 |