JUDGING PROCESSRound One: Independent Judging
ROUND ONE: INDEPENDENT JUDGING
Online judging serves as a preliminary review to the group judging sessions. Judges from around the country evaluate entries independently via the judging portal.
Round Two: Group Judging
ROUND TWO: GROUP JUDGING
Based on the scores and recommendations from round one, select entries advance to round two. Judges review the work in a group setting, but still score independently. After each entry is reviewed, the judges engage in a brief discussion before finalizing their scores.
Semi Finalists: Brand Review
SEMI FINALISTS: BRAND REVIEW
Based on the results from the previous judging sessions, top submissions will be recommended to the brand to determine two finalist teams.
Our Judges
OUR JUDGES
Effie Collegiate judges are experienced marketing professionals across various disciplines representing brands, agencies, and platforms. Each year judges play a critical role in helping to determine the finalists.
