Preparation for impartial evaluation
- Assign anonymous ID numbers: M### for middle school and H### for high school entries.
- Undergo AI and plagiarism checks to ensure originality.
Round 1 – 5 judges per division
- Score all qualified entries using the rubric below.
- Advance the top 7 essays to Round 2.
Round 2 – 5 VIP judges per division
- Score 7 finalists using the same rubric below.
- Rank 7 essays to determine the winners.
