2026 Call for BCI Awards Judges | BCI

Join Our Global Panel of Awards Judges for 2026

The BCI is inviting experienced and passionate professionals from around the world to join our 2026 Awards Judging Panel. As we continue to recognise excellence in Business Continuity and Resilience, we are committed to ensuring our judging panel reflects a diverse range of expertise, perspectives, and professional backgrounds.

Why Become a BCI Awards Judge?

Serving as a BCI Awards Judge is a rewarding professional opportunity that allows you to give back to the community while enhancing your own development. Benefits include:

• Recognition as an official BCI Awards Judge on the BCI website
• A Certificate of Appreciation acknowledging your contribution
• Annual virtual judge training, including opportunities to share insights and ideas
• The ability to earn CPD credit, which may be used toward your annual self-reflection entry
• Recognition of voluntary hours as Community Contribution for FBCI membership applications
• A direct role in shaping and enhancing the BCI Awards programme
• Opportunities to network with fellow judges from across the globe
• Reimbursement of authorised expenses in line with the BCI expense policy

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the role of BCI Awards Judge, applicants must:

• Hold the BCI certification of MBCI or higher
• Maintain active BCI Membership throughout their judging tenure
• Have no current or pending criminal convictions, bankruptcy, or liquidation issues
• Not be involved in any disputes with another BCI member, BCI Central Office, or BCI Chapter, at either an individual or organisational level

Successful applicants who hold FBCI certification may also be considered for appointment as an Honorary Awards Judge.

Please note that successful Judges cannot apply or be nominated for a regional, global or Honorary award during their tenure.

How to Apply

To apply for the 2026 BCI Awards Judge Panel, please download and complete the Awards Judge Selection Form and return it via email to bci@thebci.org.

Applications close on Tuesday, 10 February at 23:59 (GMT).

We look forward to welcoming new voices and expertise to our global judging community.