YAD Craft Contests
Craft Judging Criteria
Entrant Categories YAD is open to members from grades kindergarten through 11th grade, based on the member’s grade level in the current school year. As an example of the appropriate entrant category, students who have completed 11th grade and submit an entry during the summer before 12th grade will be considered entrants for 11th grade.
Dessert (Cookies) Taste and Texture ...........................35 points Appearance .....................................25 points Level of Difficulty...........................25 points Consistency .....................................15 points
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade 3rd Grade through 5th Grade 6th Grade through 8th Grade 9th Grade through 11th Grade
Constructed Items Dessert Handicraft Hobby Kits Needlework
Photography Pictorial Arts Science and Education Sewing
General Craft Rules A contestant may not enter more than five entries in craft, each in a different category. Items must be made by the youth entering them after the previous year’s State YAD, or the craft entry will be disqualified.
Photography (Street Impressions) Lighting ...........................................35 points Technique ........................................25 points Creativity and Originality.............25 points Color and Appeal ...........................15 points Science and Education Level of Difficulty...........................35 points Creativity and Design ....................30 points Educational Value ..........................25 points Neatness and Appearance..............10 points Constructed Items (Repurposed Item)* Handicraft Needlework Pictorial Arts Sewing The criteria listed below applies to the five categories listed above:
Any article that has been previously exhibited by an individual at an SPJST Youth Achievement Day will not be accepted even if the article has been altered or modified.
Level of Difficulty...........................40 points Creativity and Design ....................40 points Neatness and Appearance..............20 points
Items must be complete before entering. Wet paint, glue, etc. will disqualify the item. Craft contestants must not include their names or their photos on any part of the entry.
My SPJST Family What it Means to Me
No living things, other than plants, are allowed in any craft contest. Entries advertising or using any alcohol, tobacco, or drug product logo will not be accepted. All craft entries must be submitted online.* Only authorized personnel may assist to set up entries at the DYC’s or State Fraternal Director’s discretion. Any entry that requires a flat base for transportation must fit the project and be no larger than a 3-feet by 3-feet by 3feet surface.
*Denotes change to Youth Club Handbook from previous year.
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YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY - CRAFT CONTESTS
Craft Contest Categories Youth may enter five craft contest entries, each in a different category.
Hobby Kits Level of Difficulty...........................40 points Ability to Follow Instructions .......40 points Neatness and Appearance..............20 points
