Assignment and impartiality
- Entry reference
- Judge
- Review round
- Due date
- Conflict declaration
Filled exampleJamie Turner reviews Harbor Library in round one and declares no conflict.
AWARD JUDGING SCORECARD TEMPLATE
Award judging scorecard template with a worked weighted example
Give every judge the same criteria, scale and space to explain a rating—then compare only complete, accepted scorecards.
The example uses impact at 50%, evidence at 30% and sustainability at 20%. A 5, 4 and 4 produces a weighted score of 4.5, while an incomplete review stays out of the accepted comparison.
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50/30/20example criterion weights
4.5worked weighted score
3required criterion ratings
Fields judges need—and fields they should not decide
The scorecard captures a judge's assessment. Eligibility and final winner authorization belong to separate steps.
Criterion ratings
- Impact rating (1–5)
- Evidence rating (1–5)
- Sustainability rating (1–5)
- Calculated weighted score
Filled example5 × 50% + 4 × 30% + 4 × 20% = 4.5.
Reasoned review
- Reason for ratings
- Panel discussion notes
- Review status
Filled exampleStrong reach and documented outcomes; long-term funding plan could be clearer.
Example 1–5 rating anchors
Use these descriptions for each criterion, then adapt the evidence expected for your category. Judges should explain the specific facts behind each rating.
- 1Little relevant evidence or no demonstrated result for this criterion.
- 2Some evidence, but the result is limited or important claims remain unsupported.
- 3A credible result with adequate evidence, though the impact or durability is mixed.
- 4Strong, well-supported results with only a minor limitation.
- 5Exceptional, clearly evidenced results that fully meet the category's highest standard.
What you can do nextAssign the scorecard to a judge, require all criteria and a written reason, then accept it before including it in the comparison.
Choose criteria that reflect the award promise
Weights should tell judges what matters most, and the scale should describe observable differences.
Impact — 50%
How meaningful and attributable are the results for the people or community named in the entry?
Evidence — 30%
How well do the submitted records, examples or independent statements support the claimed outcomes?
Sustainability — 20%
Can the outcome continue, be maintained or be responsibly repeated beyond the award period?
Calculate the weighted score without hiding the judgment
Use the same calculation for every accepted scorecard in the category.
| Criterion | Rating | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact | 5 | 50% | 2.50 |
| Evidence | 4 | 30% | 1.20 |
| Sustainability | 4 | 20% | 0.80 |
| Weighted total | — | 100% | 4.50 / 5 |
Use the number and the reason together
A score helps compare reviews; the written reason makes the review understandable and discussable.
Declare conflicts first
A recused judge should not enter a score that later has to be removed.
Complete every criterion
Do not average a partly completed review as if missing ratings were zero.
Explain the ratings
Ask for specific evidence that influenced the score, not a generic compliment.
Accept before comparing
A coordinator checks completeness; only accepted reviews enter the comparison.
Plan what happens when scores do not decide the result
Averages can surface a close call, but the program still needs an explicit decision rule.
Close average
Review the criterion-level difference and written reasons instead of adding an arbitrary decimal.
Wide judge spread
Check whether judges applied the scale consistently and whether one review missed evidence.
True tie
Use the published tie rule and record the panel chair's reason.
WHY TEAMS BUILD THIS IN JODOO
Adjust the rubric when a category changes
Judges need a consistent scale for the current category, while the program team needs room to change weights or add a criterion next season.
The judging team can revise the form and calculation without recoding the wider nomination system.Set category-specific criteria
Use configurable rating fields and weights instead of copying a generic score sheet into every award.
Keep the reason beside the number
A written explanation and conflict declaration travel with each review.
Compare accepted reviews
Calculated scores appear in a dashboard after completeness and acceptance checks, not as a substitute for the panel decision.
Use a scorecard as evidence, not an automatic winner picker
A weighted rubric improves consistency but does not resolve eligibility, conflicts or a close panel decision by itself.
Good fit
Programs with defined criteria, several judges and a need to explain why a score was given.
Decide separately
Publish the tie rule and require a final authorized decision after judging coverage is complete.
Check before launch
Confirm the scale, category weights and judge access with the actual panel.
Questions about award judging scorecard template
What should an award judging scorecard include?
Include the entry and judge, conflict declaration, criterion descriptions, a defined rating scale, weights where used, written reasons, due date and review status.
How do I calculate a weighted award score?
Multiply each rating by its decimal weight and add the results. In the worked example, 5 × 0.50 + 4 × 0.30 + 4 × 0.20 equals 4.5.
Should the highest score automatically win?
Not necessarily. Use the published program rules. Scores can support a shortlist or recommendation, while eligibility, conflicts, ties and panel authorization remain explicit decisions.
How do we prevent incomplete scorecards from lowering averages?
Require every criterion before submission and include only accepted, conflict-free reviews in the comparison.
TRY THE WORKING EXAMPLE
Turn the rubric into a usable judging process
Inspect the accepted ratings and their reasons, then install the App to adjust criteria, weights and review steps.
Use the scorecard App