Essay Judge Sign-Up
Thank you for your interest in being an Essay Judge! Learn more about this volunteer opportunity in the GLL Essay Judge Description for School-Level Judging.

To participate as an Essay Judge, we ask that you:
  1. Complete and Submit this form
  2. Select a Kick-Off date
  3. Choose a Team Meeting date(s) via Sign Up Genius link below (for School-Level Judges)
Upon completion of this form, you will receive a confirmation email from Elizabeth Kuka-Dos Santos. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive the confirmation in a reasonable amount of time.
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Judging Process Highlights

Volunteers may participate as School-Level Judges, State-Level Judges, or both. All judging is completed online using Award Force.

School-Level Judging

Process
Attend a Kick-Off Training, activate/create an Award Force account, independently read and score assigned essays, submit all scores at least 24 hours before the team meeting, and  participate in a virtual team discussion.
Judging Window - Mid-February to early March
Assignment - 30–48 essays (per team)
Estimated Time Commitment - Approximately 5–7 hours
Winners Announced - March 26, 2026

State-Level Judging

Process
Attend a Kick-Off Training, activate/create an Award Force account, independently read and rank assigned essays using a blind review process, and submit rankings by deadline.
Judging Window - March 26–29
Assignment - 15–18 essays
Estimated Time - Approximately 3-4 hours
Winners Announced - April 2, 2026
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