The recognition can be as simple as the sponsor providing a special treat or as complex as an all-out community celebration. Every student who participates in Indiana History Day is a winner. The process of research, creation, and presentation of original work is a major achievement. Criteria for evaluating entries are listed in the Judging for Indiana History Day guides supplied. Judging forms are returned to students.
All students receive certificates at local and state levels.
Judges' selection of winners will be based on qualitative judgments not tied to numerical scores. Judges' decisions are final. Students from local competitions should be reminded of this prohibition. See the general rules and specific category rules in the National History Day Contest Guide . Any rule violations noted at the local competition or after should be corrected before coming to the state competition.