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Can I Be a Judge?

To be a judge, you must meet at least two of the following criteria:

• A degree in technical communication or related field
• Three years in technical communication or a related field
• Senior membership in STC
• Strong publishing background
• Teaching experience in communication or a related field.
• Winner of an STC or other communication competition award
• Certification by a communication-related professional organization
• Judge in a previous STC competition (not necessarily in Montreal)

If you are selected, you should be able to:

• Attend the Judges Training Meeting.
• Review assigned entries
• Return completed evaluation forms of the assigned entries
• Attend the Final Judging Meeting.

How Will Entries Be Judged?

A panel of judges selects winners in the competition categories. The judges have the right to reject an entry and refund the entry fee.

• Technical Publications entries are rated on four factors: writing, graphics, copyediting, and overall integration. All factors are judged in the context of the purpose, content, and organization of the document.
• Technical Art entries are judged on how well they visually communicate a technical message. Judges evaluate the visual appeal, technical execution, and presentation of each entry to determine awards based on the entry’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Online Communication entries are judged in the context of the entry’s stated purpose and audience. Judges evaluate the content, structure, and design of each entry, and determine awards based on the individual entry’s strengths and weaknesses and how well it fulfilled its purpose.

More information: Download the Judge’s Handbook (PDF format).

Judging positions are limited, so take action now.

If you want to judge, please contact the competition manager: Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim at competitions [at] stc-montreal [dot] org.