In order to ensure that each screenplay is read, studied and rated on an individual basis, NWBIFF has instituted a system where entries do not compete against each other, but instead are recognized for their own individual merits.
For all intents and purposes, they compete against themselves:  each entry is judged on individual merits and scored on an inherent value system.

The judges focus is on your screenplay when it is your turn to be evaluated, not on all the other screenplays that are in cue: this ensures that they will not have comparisons going on in their minds when they should be focusing entirely on YOU.