SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS (See “taste test” enclosed)
Trophies for first, second, and third will be awarded.
Six or more distinguished will judge the 4 areas below and select winners based on the total score in all 4 areas.
I. Propaganda and Pre-Cook-off Activities
The judges will score team spirit, effort, and innovation. Some things observed over the years:
· Unique flyers
· Wearing team shirts
· Skits within office areas (schedule with a judge for credit)
II. Day of Cook-off Skits
· All skits will receive points; better skits earn more points
· Start at 11:30 AM on day of cook-off
· 3 minutes per skit / 2 minutes to set up - 5 total minutes
· Skits, songs, poems, raps……...no games (thank you!)
· Unless requested, skits will be conducted at the Event Tent
III. Store Fronts Will Be Scored
All store fronts will receive points and the best will be given an award by the judges.
IV. Other Cook-off Activities
Points may also be awarded for:
· Displays of team spirit
· Unique dress
· Team colors worn by the entire team
· Etc.
THE TASTE TEST (for everything BUT the chili)
The Committee has lifted the propaganda constraints that have been imposed in the past. Instead we will rely on the judges and our own "good taste".
The showmanship judges will reduce scores significantly for propaganda/flyers/etc., if:
· They could be construed as sexual harassment, bigotry, or just poor taste.
(Please, use good sense.)
· They damage government property or cost money to clean up. For example,
a few dollars for art gum avoids tape damage on the walls.
· They display team spirit outside the buildings where non-participants might
mis-characterize our organization. (Note that day of cook-off activities are
obviously outside.)
· They represent a threat to health and safety of any of the participants.
In addition to low scores, the Committee reserves the right to exercise appropriate actions for violation of the above guidelines.
REMINDER: All Teams must remove propaganda after the
Please factor this into your planning.
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