Accredited Judge Application

Novice judges who are ready to advance to an accredited judge status should use this application form.

I do hereby make application to the American Camellia Society for appointment as an Accredited American Camellia Society (ACS) Judge.
Requirements for becoming an accredited judge:

Must be a member of the American Camellia Society in good standing;
Must be a member of a local Camellia Club/Society;
Must have attended and successfully completed an ACS Certified Judging School and passed the written exam, with the results submitted to the American Camellia Society’s Headquarters;
Must have been appointed as a Novice Judge;
Must must serve as a Clerk for at least two ACS Cooperative Camellia Shows;
Must own and grow at least 20 camellia varieties;
Must have exhibited a minimum of 25 blooms at ACS Cooperative Camellia Shows
Must be familiar with the characteristics of at least 50 different camellia varieties;
Must serve as a Novice Judge in at least six (6) ACS Cooperative Shows within five (5) years since my appointment as a Novice Judge; and
Must be recommended as qualified to be an Accredited Judge by at least two Accredited Judges.