Coffee Competition Judging 101 (Online Workshop)
This two-hour workshop is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of judging in coffee competitions, with a special focus on the World Coffee Championships (WCC). Whether you’re new to judging or have experience in local competitions, this session will help refine your skills and understanding of what it takes to evaluate performances effectively across a variety of coffee competitions.
Key topics will include:
General judging competencies for coffee competitions
Calibration practices to ensure consistency
How to provide constructive feedback and comment writing
Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
Walking through the judging process from preparation to debriefing
The process to becoming a WCC certified judge
While we will cover coffee competition judging in general, the primary focus will be on WCC-sanctioned events, offering valuable insights for those aiming to judge or compete at the highest level.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for current and aspiring judges, as well as competitors who want to better understand how they are evaluated. Whether you’re interested in gaining insight into competition judging as a career or preparing to improve your performance as a competitor, this session will provide valuable knowledge.
Workshop Facilitator:
World Coffee Championships Representative and Certified Judge, Trent Rollings, will be the facilitator for this workshop.
Workshop Recording:
The session will be recorded, and all registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.
For Higher Elevation Members:
This event is free to attend for Higher Elevation Club Members. Learn more about the club and become a member here.
This two-hour workshop is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of judging in coffee competitions, with a special focus on the World Coffee Championships (WCC). Whether you’re new to judging or have experience in local competitions, this session will help refine your skills and understanding of what it takes to evaluate performances effectively across a variety of coffee competitions.
Key topics will include:
General judging competencies for coffee competitions
Calibration practices to ensure consistency
How to provide constructive feedback and comment writing
Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
Walking through the judging process from preparation to debriefing
The process to becoming a WCC certified judge
While we will cover coffee competition judging in general, the primary focus will be on WCC-sanctioned events, offering valuable insights for those aiming to judge or compete at the highest level.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for current and aspiring judges, as well as competitors who want to better understand how they are evaluated. Whether you’re interested in gaining insight into competition judging as a career or preparing to improve your performance as a competitor, this session will provide valuable knowledge.
Workshop Facilitator:
World Coffee Championships Representative and Certified Judge, Trent Rollings, will be the facilitator for this workshop.
Workshop Recording:
The session will be recorded, and all registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.
For Higher Elevation Members:
This event is free to attend for Higher Elevation Club Members. Learn more about the club and become a member here.
This two-hour workshop is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of judging in coffee competitions, with a special focus on the World Coffee Championships (WCC). Whether you’re new to judging or have experience in local competitions, this session will help refine your skills and understanding of what it takes to evaluate performances effectively across a variety of coffee competitions.
Key topics will include:
General judging competencies for coffee competitions
Calibration practices to ensure consistency
How to provide constructive feedback and comment writing
Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
Walking through the judging process from preparation to debriefing
The process to becoming a WCC certified judge
While we will cover coffee competition judging in general, the primary focus will be on WCC-sanctioned events, offering valuable insights for those aiming to judge or compete at the highest level.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for current and aspiring judges, as well as competitors who want to better understand how they are evaluated. Whether you’re interested in gaining insight into competition judging as a career or preparing to improve your performance as a competitor, this session will provide valuable knowledge.
Workshop Facilitator:
World Coffee Championships Representative and Certified Judge, Trent Rollings, will be the facilitator for this workshop.
Workshop Recording:
The session will be recorded, and all registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.
For Higher Elevation Members:
This event is free to attend for Higher Elevation Club Members. Learn more about the club and become a member here.