Are you a fan of History? Interested in making an impact for students?

 We are always looking for judges for school showcases & our Nevada State Contest. 

Judging is a fantastic way to connect with students, support your community, and learn about history. Be a part of Nevada students successes as they learn and grow through History Day. Why?
  • Community involvement
  • Learn something new
  • Free lunch 
  • Help students across the state of Nevada
How does judging work? Judges sign up to volunteer at a specific event. Judges evaluate the work of young researchers studying topics related to an annual theme. They work on teams to review entries in a specific category, interview students, and provide written feedback. Judges will also select which projects advance from the State and National levels of competition. 

Judges Resources

Below is all information for judges, including rubrics for each category. 
For specific category rules and rules for all entries please refer to the National History Day Rule Book
Download and read the documents below to prepare yourself to judge at any NHD contest. 
Orientation PowerPoint
File Size: 115 kb
File Type: pptx
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Historical Papers

Papers are individual only, both senior and junior division.
Judging Papers
File Size: 144 kb
File Type: pdf
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Historical Paper Rules
File Size: 1009 kb
File Type: pdf
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Paper Judging Form
File Size: 135 kb
File Type: pdf
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Documentaries

Documentaries can be group or individual at the senior or junior division.
Judging Documentaries
File Size: 128 kb
File Type: pdf
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Documentary Rules
File Size: 1100 kb
File Type: pdf
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Documentary Judging Form
File Size: 137 kb
File Type: pdf
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Performances

Performances can be group or individual at the senior or junior division.
Judging Performances
File Size: 156 kb
File Type: pdf
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Performance Rules
File Size: 663 kb
File Type: pdf
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Performance Judging Form
File Size: 141 kb
File Type: pdf
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Websites

Websites can be group or individual at the senior or junior division and must use the NHD Website Platform.
Judging Websites
File Size: 149 kb
File Type: pdf
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Website Rules
File Size: 1720 kb
File Type: pdf
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Website Judging Form
File Size: 142 kb
File Type: pdf
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Exhibits

Exhibits can be group or individual at the senior or junior division.
Exhibit Rules
File Size: 1094 kb
File Type: pdf
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Exhibit Judging Form
File Size: 141 kb
File Type: pdf
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