; or (B) if the judges determine that none of the applicant submissions merit an award, submit in writing to the Attorney General a recommendation that no applicant be awarded a prize, including a detailed explanation stating the reasons why no applicant merits an award. (2) Selection by Attorney General (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Attorney General establishes the prize competition, and after reviewing the recommendation submitted under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall select one or more winners of the prize competition and award a prize to each winner. (B) Recommendation of no prize If the judges recommend under paragraph (1)(B) that no applicant be awarded a prize, the Attorney General may— (i) select one or more award winners, notwithstanding the recommendation of the judges, and award a prize to each winner; or (ii) award no prize to any applicant. (C) Notification of no prize If the Attorney General determines not to award a prize to any applicant under subparagraph (B)(ii), the Attorney General shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than 90 days after that determination. (c) Assistance from other parties (1) Administration by third-party organization (A) In general The Attorney General may enter into an agreement, including a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, with a non-profit or for-profit third-party organization, under which the third-party organization administers the prize competition. (B) Consultation; division of authority If the Attorney General enters into a contract with a third-party organization under subparagraph (A), the third-party organization shall consult with the Attorney General on, and the Attorney General shall have the authority to make the final decision with respect to— (i) the development of criteria for the selection of prize competition winners under subsection (a)(4)