Judging & Awards
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.

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