AMIC Awards / The judging room
Experience at the bench.
Perspective at the table.
Behind product assessment are people who understand the work. A head judge leads the panel, supported by industry practitioners with knowledge of butchery, smallgoods and the products before them.
Leadership & consistency
A shared approach,
led by the head judge.
The head judge guides the panel through the relevant program's assessment approach, helps judges interpret its criteria consistently and leads discussion where clarification is needed.
Practical product knowledge
Industry expertise.
Careful attention.
Industry judges bring practical knowledge of making, preparing and assessing products. Their expertise helps the panel consider the craft behind each entry within the requirements of the chosen program.
AMEA and ACEA have distinct judging approaches. Read the guidance for the program you are entering.
The people behind the assessment
Meet the panel.
Published profiles introduce the people, product knowledge and experience behind the judging room.
Profiles are on their way.
Judge profiles have not yet been published. You can still read how each program approaches product assessment and prepare your entry using the current guidance.
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