Judging Criteria

Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship Criteria

Presentation - 10 possible points

• Were directions followed?
• Was the entry free of spelling and grammatical errors?
• Were supplementary materials neat and applicable?
• Was the essay well-written, with a definite thesis paragraph, supporting paragraphs and a conclusion?
• Did the essay creatively convey the chapter's message?

Quality of programming - 60 possible points

• Sub-category - Coherence - 20 possible points
  • Were the programs applicable to the Hallmark category entered?
  • Were the programs consistent with the ideals of Phi Theta Kappa?
    
    
• Sub-category - Comprehensiveness - 20 possible points
  • Did the activities combine to form a comprehensive program in this Hallmark?
  • Were the activities well rounded on a chapter, college, community and regional level?
    
    
• Sub-category - Originality - 20 possible points
  • Were the activities originated and followed through by the chapter with careful planning and execution?
  • Did the activities show an unusual level of creativity on behalf of the chapter?

Articulation - 30 possible points

• Did the chapter communicate its objectives in this Hallmark as requested?
• Did the chapter demonstrate in the essay the chapter's accomplishments in this area?
• Did the essay explain how the chapter grew in this Hallmark?

Distinguished Chapter President and Distinguished Chapter Officer Criteria

Presentation - 10 possible points

• Were directions followed and required questions answered?
• Were the application materials free of errors and neatly presented?

Leadership Ability (60 possible points -- from essay)

• Does this individual provide effective leadership to the chapter by leading the group in effective chapter programs?
• Does the individual help the chapter members to set goals and reach objectives?
• Does the applicant inspire other members to get involved?
• Does the applicant inspire teamwork among members and other officers?

Scholarship, Fellowship, Enthusiasm (30 possible points total from letters of recommendation)

• Is this applicant committed to scholarship and sharing it with others?
• Has the nominee shown personal leadership in terms of fellowship and enthusiasm?

George O. Bierkoe Distinguished Members Criteria

Presentation (10 possible points)

• Were directions followed and required questions answered?
• Were the application materials free of errors and neatly presented?

Contribution to chapter programs/representation of the Hallmarks (60 possible points - from essay)

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

Letters of recommendation (30 possible points)

• Service to the chapter and/or region
• Contribution to leadership and fellowship
• Personal scholarship and promotion of scholarship to others

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