Recommended steps to start judging

The judging features in Award Force are flexible and powerful. They can be configured to suit a wide range of programs. The steps below outline a recommended approach to setting up judging successfully.

Step 1: decide which judging mode to use

Choose the judging mode or modes that best fit your program. Award Force offers:

Step 2: prepare required components

Depending on your configuration, you will need most or all of the following:

Alternatively, use the Judging fast start for the quickest way to configure judging from start to finish.

Step 3: add yourself as a judge for testing

Add yourself to the judging panel so you can test the configuration before opening judging. Learn more in How do I test my judging set-up?

To ensure judging appears correctly for individual judges, follow the steps outlined in Preview as a user.

Step 4: communicate with judges

When you are ready to open judging we recommend contacting judges via broadcast. This can be done via Judging > Progress or Judging > Settings > Assignments. Learn more in Ultimate guide to broadcasts.

Good to know

  • Always test judging using test entries to avoid stray scores.
  • Broadcasts are the best way to notify judges of key dates.
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