The judging panel for The Millies was made of four military chiefs: General The Lord Guthrie; General Sir Mike Jackson; Admiral The Lord West; and Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Squire.
The celebrity judges at the awards were: John Terry; Jeremy Clarkson; Martin Johnson; Dame Kelly Holmes; Andy McNab; Ross Kemp; Myleene Klass; and widow of Lt. Col. Rupert Thorneloe, Sally Thorneloe. The final member of the panel was The Sun Political Editor, Tom Newton Dunn.
The categories were:
- Overcoming Adversity
- Most Outstanding Sailor or Marine
- Most Outstanding Soldier
- Most Outstanding Airman
- Best Reservist
- Support to the Armed Forces
- Life Saver Award
- True Grit (Home)
- True Grit (Overseas)
- Best Unit
- Judge's Award for Special Recognition