An update to the Open Education Awards for Excellence nomination process added an optional field requesting “Generative AI Transparency” disclosures. The change aims to capture how generative AI tools may have been used in preparing nomination forms while asserting that the disclosure has no bearing on the review outcome. The write-up explains that earlier nomination reviews showed frequent GenAI use, particularly for non-native English language support, word-limit fitting, and wording refinement for form requirements. At the same time, the author observed conflicting claims where nominators selected “no” GenAI use despite language resembling AI rephrasing. The article also describes a subsequent analysis using exported form responses and aggregation techniques. The core development is a procedural step for disclosure: a standardized way for higher education organizations to ask applicants to account for AI assistance in application materials.