Judging and Awards

 The top three point-earners in each category will receive awards. 

1-5 points (no partial points allowed) will be assigned based on the following criteria: 

Full Long Beard; Full Short Beard; Partial Beard; No-Shave November: 

• Color: general aesthetic quality of coloration, color blending, and balance of color
• Grooming/Naturalness: general aesthetic of the beard as a whole, integration and balance of neat grooming and naturalness
• Balance/Consistency: consistency and balance of lengths and thickness throughout
• Shape: general aesthetic of beard shape and beard shape as it compliments and balances face shape 

Fake Beard: 

• Creativity: creative and imaginative use and combination of materials
• Complexity: intricacy and precision of design and construction
• Look: overall appearance, balance, and shape 

Styled Beard/Mustache:

• Style: creative, imaginative, and interesting arrangement of hair
• Presentation: adept, smooth, natural-looking use of hair products, tools, aids and adornments
• Grooming: neat grooming, especially edges, borders, and transitions
• Color: general aesthetic quality of coloration, color blending, and balance of color 

People’s Choice Award:  

Throughout the contest, members of the audience may purchase votes and vote as often as they choose for their show favorite(s).  The top three vote-earners will receive awards.