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title: Nomination Criteria — GC Elite Türkiye
description: Criteria for the Individual, Rising Star and Teams categories of GC Elite Türkiye.
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The In-House Legal Counsel Awards

# Nomination Criteria

GC Elite Türkiye recognises in-house legal counsel across three categories. Nominations may include supporting material attached to the online form when submitting.

01 · Category

## Individual

* 01Qualified in-house legal counsel, five years and above.
* 02Demonstrating excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
* 03A deep knowledge of business, law and regulation.
* 04An ethical approach to their work and colleagues.
* 05Increasingly acting as legal and business advisors to the C-Level senior leadership team and the broader community.

02 · Category

## Rising Star

* 01Qualified in-house legal counsel with one to six years' experience.
* 02Recognised by peers and senior colleagues for their constructive and contributory qualities to the profession.
* 03Nominations should include examples of successful work in supporting the team, continuous growth and career development.

03 · Category

## Teams

Open to Türkiye's in-house legal counsel teams across eleven industry sectors, this category recognises teams that deliver standout performance for their organisations — whether by innovatively leveraging internal capabilities or expertly managing external counsel. Judges look for clear evidence of excellence demonstrated through dedication, innovation, efficiency, value creation, cross-business integration, empowerment and continuous improvement, as well as impactful ESG initiatives and an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Eleven Sectors

Banking & FinanceConsumer Goods & RetailEnergy & UtilitiesHealthcare & Life SciencesHospitality, Travel & LeisureManufacturing & IndustrialPublic Sector & EducationProfessional ServicesReal Estate & ConstructionTechnology, Media & TelecomsTransport & Logistics