Alabama History Day for Judges

Seeking history lovers!

We are looking for Alabamians interested in celebrating researched history projects created by Alabama students (grades 6-12)! After months of diligent research and creative energy, winning students from the local level will meet at our state-wide event. You can help them further hone their skills by evaluating entries, interviewing contestants, and selecting winners to represent our state in the National History Day competition.

While most judges work in the humanities (as educators, librarians, museum professionals, writers, and more) all volunteers interested in witnessing the impressive documentaries, exhibits, performances, research papers, and websites created by Alabama youth are encouraged to judge!

Follow this link to sign up as a volunteer judge for this year’s competition. You will need to create an account and establish yourself as “Judge” (not “Teacher,” “Volunteer,” etc.).

See our Judges’ Registration Instructions. 

For questions about this process, feel free to contact Idrissa Snider, Ph.D., at isnider@alabamahumanities.org. 

You can also view sample judge evaluation sheets for each category below.

Round 1: 

• Documentary: Judge Evaluation Form
• Exhibit: Judge Evaluation Form
• Paper: Judge Evaluation Form
• Performance: Judge Evaluation Form
• Website: Judge Evaluation Form

Final round:

• Documentary Finals: Judge Evaluation Form
• Exhibit Finals: Judge Evaluation Form
• Paper Finals: Judge Evaluation Form
• Performance Finals: Judge Evaluation Form
• Website Finals: Judge Evaluation Form