Judge Timeline of Events

March 2, 2025

Last day to register as a Judge. 

March 14, 2025

Judge assignments will be distributed. Judges will also gain access to the student’s Project Preview document. To view the details of that document, click here.

March 15, 2025

Fair day!

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Judge check-in. Breakfast will be served. We suggest business casual dress for all judges.

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Instructional session for all judges. You will meet your judging group and together we will review forms and judging criteria, and discuss special awards available to standout students. 

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Judges will be admitted to the showroom to begin previewing projects. No students will be present during this hour.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Judges conduct 5-10 minute student interviews.

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Judges convene in their groups to determine standard and special award winners. Lunch will be served during this half hour.

12:30 p.m. 

Conclusion of Fair.

2:00 p.m. 

Awards ceremony will be held in the Dennis Flyer Theater located in Lincoln Hall