The shortlist of nominated channels is selected by an independent panel of media experts. They view the sample material prepared by the channels and live material. They meet approximately two months in advance of the Awards to evaluate the quality of production and originality of programming and assign three nominations per category.
The jury will meet  this year in Paris, France.

Jury members:
Jerzy Barski (TV-SAT Magazine – Poland)
Jacques Braun (Eurodata TV- France)

Sergey Buntman (Echo de Moscow – Russia)
Paolo Dalla Chiara (Pentastudio – Italy)
Giovanna Maggioni (UPA – Italy)
Asu Maro (Milliyet Sanat e Milliyet Daily – Turkey)
Mimi Turner (The Hollywood Reporter – Europe)
Stefanie Von Beöczy (EGTA – Europe)   

Patricia Wynn Davies (The Daily Telegraph – UK)

Jury observers (no vote):
Matteo Altobelli (Eutelsat)
Mauro Roffi (Millecanali – Italy)

Jury coordinator:
Duilio Giammaria (RAI – Italy)