Each question has a maximum of 10 points available
The rubric for the question sets out the expectation of content for the answer to that question
There is an expected level of quality for each level of marking. Whilst the number of examples can be used as a guide, it is quality of the examples that is important.
There is some discretion of points awarded in each grade, with a scale for each grade. This gives the judge an ability to distinguish submissions of similar quality and content
Each application is judged purely on its own merits.
The judges mark the answers based on the evidence provided, not on additional information they may know about the venue or nominee.
All judging is completed in confidence, and only the EVANZ GM will know the marks awarded
Should there be a tie for the winning nomination in a category, the GM will instigate a tie break process
Each category will have an allocate tie break judge, separate from the main judges. They will only be utilised in the event of a tie break.
The tie break judge will be provided with the tie-breaked applications (but not the marks awarded by other judges) and will conduct a final moderation judging of the applications. They will need to ensure one application scores higher than any others they are tie-breaked with, so will need to assess each question against the rubric, and against the other applications answers to ensure one scores higher
The EVANZ GM reserves the right to alter the category an application has been made in if they determine that the applicant does not meet the basic requirements for the category they have applied for.