Editorial Policy

The editorial policy of ballotandprize defines what the site will and will not publish. The site covers only the award body, its official ballot process, and the ceremony date. It will not publish content related to betting odds or gambling. It will not feature stories about the private lives of individuals. It will not present health, legal or financial guidance as instructional advice. All statements attributed to a person must be verified and accurately represented; invented quotes are prohibited.

ballotandprize maintains a clear separation between reporting and reference material. Reference pages are built for permanent factual entities such as the award body, ceremony editions, categories, people, works, venues, and juries. These pages contain verified, stable information. The news section is for timely reporting on official announcements and events related to the awards season. All news reporting will be clearly dated and will cite its sources where applicable.

When a claim cannot be independently verified from a primary source or reputable official publication, it will not be presented as fact. Such information will either be omitted or, if contextually necessary, clearly labelled as unverified or speculative. The site prioritises accuracy over speed.

All images used on ballotandprize are real photographs. Where an image credit is known, it will be displayed. The site will never use software-generated images depicting the face of a real person. Stock imagery is only used for generic illustrative purposes and is identified as such.

Readers with corrections, suggestions, or queries regarding editorial content are invited to contact the editors via the email address provided on the site's contact page. Feedback on factual accuracy is particularly encouraged.