Judges

Judges Welcome Pack

Hello and welcome to the RTF 2025 Judging Team! Your role is essential to RTF success - you ensure fair and thorough evaluation of all participant projects.

Key Event Information:

• Judging Period: June 21, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM EST

• Submission Deadline: June 21, 3:00 AM EST

• Awards Ceremony: June 21, 6:00 PM EST

• Expected Projects: 25-60 submissions

Your Role Details:

• Team: Judging

• Reports To: Community Manager, marcylaycelle

• Team Members: CyberJoules, JessRappaport, SocksTheWolf, ChelseaBytes

Judging Criteria (1-5 scale, 20% each category):

• Technical Execution (20%): Code quality, functionality, innovation

• Visual Design (20%): UI/UX, aesthetics, user experience

• Community Impact (20%): Potential benefit to LGBTQIA+ creators/community

• Creative Innovation (20%): Uniqueness, creativity, artistic vision

• "Because" Statement (20%): Authenticity and personal connection to project motivation

Scoring Scale:

• 5 = Exceptional: Outstanding work that exceeds expectations

• 4 = Strong: Well-executed with clear merit

• 3 = Solid: Meets requirements with competent execution

• 2 = Developing: Shows effort but needs improvement

• 1 = Minimal: Basic attempt with significant gaps

Your Timeline:

• June 20: Attend judges briefing meeting (scheduled by marcylaycelle)

• June 21, 3:00 AM: Submissions close, judging materials available

• June 21, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Judging period (5 hours)

• June 21, 4:00 PM: Final scores due

• June 21, 6:00 PM: Awards ceremony

Judging Process:

1. Access submission system (details provided by marcylaycelle)

2. Review all submissions during judging window

3. Score each project in all 5 categories

4. Submit scores by 4:00 PM deadline

5. Be available for tie-breaking if needed

Important Notes:

• Conflict of Interest: Judges cannot submit projects for awards

• Confidentiality: Keep all submissions and scores confidential until ceremony

• Consistency: Use scoring rubric consistently across all projects

• Support: Contact marcylaycelle for any questions or technical issues

Communication Channels:

• Discord: Community Team Channel (for coordination)

• Primary Contact: marcylaycelle (Community Manager)

• Emergency: Use General Tickets for urgent judging issues

Success Criteria:

• All submissions reviewed thoroughly and fairly

• Scores submitted by deadline

• Consistent application of scoring rubric

• Professional and confidential handling of submissions