The high point of the fair experience for many finalists is their judging interviews. As a general rule, judges represent professional authority to finalists. For this reason, judges should use an encouraging tone when asking questions, offering suggestions or giving constructive criticism. Judge should not criticize, treat lightly, or display boredom toward projects they personally consider unimportant. Please be discreet when discussing winners or making critical comments in elevators, restaurants, or elsewhere, as finalists or adult escorts might overhear.
Results are confidential until announced at the awards sessions.
The Host Committee and the individual judges for both Grand Awards and Special Awards are responsible for ensuring that all items associated with judging, with the exception of the official results certification, are collected and destroyed at the conclusion of judging. Back to Judging Guidelines Index Back to Top Copyright 2001, Science Service. All rights reserved.