Adjudication
An expert jury, chaired by Eelco Hoekstra, selects the candidates. The adjudication takes place in stages.
Jury and candidates 2024

Relevant dates:
Judging Process
- July 10: Final application deadline
CV and motivation letter from the candidate, along with a letter of recommendation from the CEO or CHRO, must be submitted. - September 19: First jury round & nomination of finalists
Location: A&O Shearman, Amsterdam - October 6: Final jury interviews followed by a dinner celebrating the official announcement of the 2025 finalists
Location: Bilderberg Garden Hotel, Amsterdam - November 24 : Young Captain Award Ceremony
Location: To be announced
Young Captain Program
- August 28 & 29: Young Captain Program
Two-day leadership program for all candidates nominated for the Young Captain Award 2025
Location: Bilderberg Résidence Groot Heideborgh, Garderen - October 30: Young Captain Program – Follow-up Day
Location: BCG, Amsterdam