Methodology
Over one hundred Slingshot Guide evaluators from across the country reviewed applications from organizations and projects seeking to be listed in the 2018 edition.
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Application
Applications open for the upcoming year’s guide in early fall. Organizations and projects that serve a North American audience and have been in existence for a minimum of one year are eligible to apply.
Organizations were invited to apply in one of three categories: start-up, mezzanine, or legacy, based on their organizational life stage.
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Evaluation
Each application is read by multiple evaluators, including one who is familiar with the organization’s sector and one who is not. The mix of perspectives gives a well-balanced review. Applicants are evaluated on four selection criteria.
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Final List
Slingshot staff review qualitative and quantitative evaluation data for each organization. This data determines the final list of 50 organizations to be featured in the guide.
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Guide Production
Profiles highlighting each organization’s activities and innovation(s) are written. Slingshot writers seek to capture the unique character of each organization and present its creativity.
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Publication
The guide is published and released widely.
