Our Award Process
Step by Step
Our Award Process
Step 01
— Open to EveryoneNominations
Businesses may be nominated by customers, community members, or industry peers. Self‑nominations are also welcome. Our open process ensures every deserving business has the chance to be recognized.
- Customer & peer nominations accepted
- Open across all eligible categories
- Self‑nominations welcome
- No nomination fee required
Step 01
— Open to EveryoneResearch & Review
Each nominee undergoes a comprehensive evaluation by our dedicated research team, examining their track record, customer feedback, and market presence.
- Background & reputation analysis
- Industry standing verification
- Online review assessment
- Customer feedback research
Step 03
— Open to EveryoneEvaluation & Scoring
Our expert panel evaluates each nominee across key criteria including quality of service, customer satisfaction, innovation, and community impact to produce objective scores.
- Quality of service evaluation
- Innovation & growth assessment
- No nomination fee required
Step 04
— The Best Rise to the TopFinalist Selection
Our expert panel evaluates each nominee across key criteria including quality of service, customer satisfaction, innovation, and community impact to produce objective scores.
- Quality of service evaluation
- Innovation & growth assessment
- Customer satisfaction metrics
- Community impact scoring
Step 05
— One City. One Category. One Winner.Winner Announcement
Only one winner per category per city is awarded the prestigious Portugal Platinum Award for that year making it one of the most exclusive business recognitions in Portugal.
- Exclusive single‑winner model
- Public announcement & celebration
- Annual recognition cycle
- Trophy, badge & digital kit awarded
2026 Season
Join the 2025 Portugal Platinum Awards
Nominations open soon. Celebrate excellence. Elevate your brand. Inspire your community.