Info for Judges

Support Student Achievement by Judging at Maryland History Day

Are you interested in helping students meet the challenges of historical research and experience the satisfaction of academic accomplishment? If you want to be part of this growing educational program that reaches over 18,000 Maryland students, we invite you volunteer as a Maryland History Day judge.

Who can serve as a judge?
Humanities scholars, teachers, librarians, museum professionals, and other experts serve as judges.

What's involved?
Judges can choose one of the five categories-research papers, documentaries, dramatic performances, exhibits, and websites-to examine quality of historical research, clarity of presentation, and relationship to theme. Judges review projects, interview student contestants, determine the winners, and provide written, constructive feedback.

When do contests take place?
District competitions are in March.
The state competition is at the end of April.  For information to know before you visit UMBC for the competition April 28th, visit the state competition page of our website.
The National History Day competition is in June.

How do I sign up?
Register online by selecting "Maryland History Day 2012" at the bottom of the page, "Judge" from the drop-down menu, and then "Don't Have a Username or Password? Click here to begin." If you need additional instructions, see this tutorial.