Shown below b is th he “Judgiing Criteriia” used tto pick th he winner in a popu ular do-it-you urself (DIY Y) costum me contestt:
JUDG GING CR RITER RIA All entries will w be scored d on a scale of 1 to 100 and a judged ba ased on the following formula. The entries in each category y with the hig ghest, second d highest and d third highesst scores will win:
50% (max 50 points) on originality and creativity of the DIY co ostume idea.. At least half of the costume must be e created frrom materials s other than a commercia ally available Halloween co ostume. Storre bought acc cessories, makeup, maskks, hats, co omponents, etc. e howeverr are accepta able.
25% (max of 25 2 points) on n the executiion. How we ell was the co ostume idea translated in nto a real cos stume?
25% (max of 25 2 points) on n the story be ehind the cosstume. We want w the full scoop s includin ng details of how you cam me up with th he idea, how it was made e and the reac ction you gott from wearing w it.
All photos must m be original and taken during the Halloween sseason which h for this contest. We’re looking for fresh, new id deas! Also re emember thatt we’re just lo ooking for the e work of am mateurs and do-it-yourse elfer’s (not prrofessional costumers). c Have fun and good luck k!
So ource: he list above is i modified fro om an actual contest c hosted d by Hallowee en Express in 2013. Th htttp://contest.halloweenexpress.com/the-judg ging-criteria/