March 13, 2027
Please read the information below to familiarize yourself with this year’s judging procedures. Even if you have judged before, it is important to review these guidelines, as updates are made annually to ensure consistency and fairness across all judging teams.
Once you have finished reviewing the information, click the button below to sign up as a judge. Thank you for supporting Georgia’s student technologists.
When you register, you will receive additional details via email.
Category Selection
When you sign up, you will select your preferred category and grade band. Assignments are made on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please review the Categories pages and their rubric guidelines to ensure you understand the expectations for each category.
Your assigned category and grade band will be pre‑printed on your check‑in materials to streamline the morning process and reduce delays.
JUDGING Criteria
All projects are evaluated using the following weighted criteria:
Documentation (10%) — Did students include citations and permissions for any non‑student‑created materials?
Complete & Functional (10%) — Is the project fully complete, and does it function as intended?
Creativity (30%) — Does the project demonstrate originality and thoughtful design choices?
Understanding (30%) — Do students show a solid grasp of the software or tools used to create the project?
Intended Purpose (20%) — Do all elements of the project work together to achieve the stated purpose?
Judges evaluate all projects within their assigned category to determine the top entry. Scoring instruments are used during evaluation but are not released. All judging decisions are final.
How Judging Works
You and your judging team will receive a packet containing all materials needed to complete your assignment. Each judge packet includes:
Rubrics for each project
Student project times
A notepad for taking notes during presentations
A ranking sheet for determining final placement
Please note that written feedback for students is no longer collected.
Judges will also receive a State Technology Competition t‑shirt to wear during the event, which helps students and volunteers easily identify official judges.
All materials will be provided at check‑in. Your pre‑assigned category and grade band will be printed on your check‑in documents to ensure a smooth and efficient start to the competition day.
