For over two decades, Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A) Grant Thornton has served as the independent auditing firm for the ARAW Values Advertising Awards, playing a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of the biennial competition. From the inception of the Awards in 1998 to the current 12th season, P&A Grant Thornton has been a trusted partner in upholding the fairness and transparency of the judging process.

The firm’s dedicated audit team, led by an Audit Partner and Audit Manager, meticulously oversees every step of the judging process. This includes monitoring the online judging for the Finalists-Metal round, managing the tabulation of judges’ scores, and collating and certifying the results. Additionally, P&A Grant Thornton manages the Special Jury session, ensuring that the selection of Platinum winners for Branded and Advocacy Communications is carried out with the utmost professionalism.

P&A Grant Thornton also takes charge of preparing the rating sheets, conducting random checks during the judging process to ensure accuracy, and guiding the Special Jury through deliberations when needed. With Punongbayan & Araullo Grant Thornton at the helm of auditing, the ARAW Values Awards continue to reflect the highest standards of integrity, assuring participants and stakeholders alike that every result is accurate, fair, and deserving.