In order to be selected for the award, there is a two-tier process of nominators and panelists. Each year, the CalArts faculty determines fifty artists and art professionals as nominators to select two artist each. 100 artists are then invited to apply to award, which will be judged by panel of three experts in each discipline (15 total).
The award selection process involves two rounds: the initial nomination stage and the evaluation stage. The CalArts faculty selects fifty artists and art professionals as nominators, who then choose two artists each. One hundred artists are invited to apply, which will be assessed by a panel of three specialists in each field.