Configure informal judge ballot categories, vote limits, and judge assignments.
Judge ballot is a flexible way to let your judging team pick winners by category. Set categories and assignments first, then open voting when judging starts.
Who this article is for
Organizers running informal judge voting where assigned judges pick favorites by category.
What this helps you do
Create ballot categories, set how many votes each judge gets, assign judges, and open voting when ready.
Before you start
- Judges should be added as event staff with judge roles.
- Award categories and vehicles should be configured for the event.
Step-by-step instructions
1. Open Awards & Judging
Go to Awards & Judging and choose Judge Ballot.
2. Create ballot categories
Add categories judges will vote in (for example, Best in Show). Set how many picks or stars each judge may award.
3. Assign judges
Assign judges to categories or classes as your event requires. Special judges can be limited to specific categories.
4. Open ballot voting
When judging begins, open ballots so assigned judges can sign in and vote from their judge dashboard.
5. Review results
Use Judge Ballot Results under Reports or the ballot results page to see rankings before awards.
What happens next
Judges submit votes from their devices. Results feed into awards review and trophy winner planning.
Common questions
- Is judge ballot the same as score sheet judging?
No. Judge ballot is informal category voting. Score sheets use structured scoring templates with deductions and classes.
- Can one judge vote in multiple categories?
Yes, based on your assignments and per-category vote limits.
- Can spectators see ballot votes live?
Ballot voting is for assigned judges. Spectators use public voting if you enable that separately.
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Keywords
Keywords: judge ballot, assigned judges, vote allocation, special judge, ballot categories