Judges & Judging Criteria
Project Ignition judges include creative professionals, teachers, administrators, and/or students. Judges rate each application based on the following criteria:
- Feasibility = 10% of score
The idea is feasible to implement given the timing and budget parameters.
See an example. - Overall Impact of Project (quantitative, measurable results) = 25% of score
Demonstrates ability to educate and impact real change among the target audience and the community. Overall Impact also takes into account the reach of the project.
See an example. - Learning Objectives = 25% of score
Meets clear learning objectives and is effectively integrated into the curriculum.
See an example. - Content of Message = 20% of score
Project proposal shows good insight and clarity of execution. Demonstrates clear, concise, relevant communication delivered in an effective manner.
See an example. - Originality = 20% of score
Project is innovative in idea and execution, and memorable in its presentation or message.
See an example.
All decisions by the judges are final. The sponsors reserve the right to disqualify and remove from participation any entry which is, in the judging panel’s discretion, inappropriate, offensive, defamatory, or demeaning to sponsors' reputation or goodwill.