Contestify makes judging smooth, fair, and transparent. Here’s how to set it up:

Step 1: Add Judges or Enable Public Voting

• Go to the Judges tab.
• Add judges one by one or in bulk.
• Decide if you want public voting (Yes/No).
• You can even combine judge scores with public votes.
  

Step 2: Set Judge Role (Paid or Unpaid)

• Judges can be volunteers or paid evaluators.
• For paid roles, Contestify tracks payouts and automates disbursements after the contest ends.

Step 3: Customize Scoring Criteria

• Create categories like Originality, Execution, Impact.
• Assign weights so everything adds up to 100%.
  

Step 4: Schedule the Judging Period

• Define the exact dates and times.
• Judges can only score entries within this window.
  

Step 5: Manage Judge Feedback

• Enable or disable written comments.
• Decide if participants should see judges’ notes.
  

With these settings, your judging process will be structured, transparent, and stress-free.