Five Alternates will be selected and will be required to be available in the event a selected Finalist is unavailable, is disqualified, or forfeits their selection as a Finalist. Alternates will be bound by the same rules and procedures as applicable to the Finalists. Although we prefer that Alternates also attend the Awards Gala (in the event of any last-minute substitution of a Finalist is necessary), this is not a requirement. Alternates are however required to make themselves available at the time and date of the Awards Gala, to appear by live stream in case they are required to present in place of any Finalist.