Originally Posted by Counsellor
I'm not sure where the answer lies, but it may be in some combination of the "users" verdict (votes of the travelers) and the expert panel evaluation, perhaps where experts evaluate (say) the five programs that the voters choose as their most favorite in each category.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but I do agree the question merits consideration.
Some sort of hybrid approach could work. Voters can to filter, experts render the final decisions. I like it...
As for the obvious next question "Who should make up the expert panel and when would they convene to make final decisions?", my obvious next answer is "A bunch of Flyertalkers, gathered at a Do, a few beers deep into a Saturday evening." That was easy! Problem solved!
