Transparency
Judging & Prize
Scoring Rubric (100 points)
25Craft & Creative OutputQuality, originality, and consistency of released work.
20Professionalism & ReliabilityDeadlines, preparation, communication, and conduct.
20Audience & Campaign ResultsMeasured growth, engagement, and campaign performance.
15Industry KnowledgeApplied understanding of business practices and trends.
10Collaboration & LeadershipTeamwork, mentorship, and handling of conflict.
10Community ImpactExecution and outcome of the community campaign.
The Panel
Scoring is performed by a panel that includes label leadership, an outside A&R or media professional, and an independent program administrator who has no financial stake in the outcome. Scores are recorded per assignment and shared with each participant monthly.
Prize Disclosure
- · A stated cash prize of up to $1,000,000 is awarded based on final rubric scores.
- · One participant may win. No purchase or payment is required to enter or to win.
- · If participants elect to continue as a collaborative venture after the trial, any shared-award or revenue-split structure is set out in a separate signed agreement.
- · Prizes are subject to applicable taxes; recipients receive required tax forms.
- · Full official rules and payment terms are provided in writing before onboarding.
Disputes & Withdrawal
Participants may raise a scoring dispute in writing within 14 days of any published score. Disputes are reviewed by the independent administrator. Participants may withdraw at any time using the written withdrawal process, without penalty to earned compensation.
Read the Code of Conduct