ads judge training​

​The ADS has two types of daylily judges. Those that judge plants as they grow in the garden, called Garden Judges. Those that judge daylilies at accredited daylily shows are Exhibition Judges.  There is always a need for both types of  judges in our Region.  
GARDEN JUDGE
If you are highly interested in daylilies and want to learn more about them, you should consider becoming a garden judge. Garden Judges evaluate daylilies as they are observed in Region 15 gardens, and vote a ballot of award eligible daylilies each year based on their observations. The votes are combined with the votes of judges from other regions to determine the annual winners of ADS Awards of Honor, Award of Merit, the Stout Silver Medal, and several specialty awards.

Garden judges learn to look at the “whole plant” in evaluating what makes a great garden plant. Some of the areas judges are trained to evaluate are: foliage, plant vigor, scape height, bud placement, overall beauty and distinction of the bloom and plant, resistance to disease, form, and bloom substance. As a garden judge, you are encouraged to grow a representative sampling of all forms and types of daylilies so that you can better train your eyes to recognize outstanding plant performance as well as gain knowledge of the various forms of daylilies.
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Here are the requirements -
  • You must have been a member of ADS for at least 12 continuous months to begin training. To become a Garden Judge, you must have been an ADS member in good standing for 24 continuous months.
  • You must successfully complete both Workshop 1 (in classroom) and Workshop 2 (in garden).
  • Once you have completed Workshops 1 and 2, complete a one page application and send that to our Regional President.
  • You must state on your application that you are growing a representative sampling of award eligible daylilies and are regularly seeing large numbers of award eligible daylilies by visiting other gardens.
  • You must have attended at least one Regional meeting that includes garden tours or the ADS National Convention within the previous three years.
  • You must acquire and become familiar with the contents of the latest Garden Judges Handbook.
EXHIBITION JUDGE
If you are interested in learning what makes a great show flower or what is considered a fault in an exhibit, then exhibition judging is for you! Many hybridizers and enthusiastic exhibitors also find that taking the judges training gives them an advantage in exhibiting and registering exceptional daylilies. Judging Daylilies is a wonderful study of the daylily on a very intimate, detailed level. A keen eye and ethical mind are required!

Becoming an ADS Exhibition Judge carries with it serious responsibilities in training and judging. Exhibition judges are always to be guided by the knowledge that they are representatives of the ADS, and their actions reflect directly upon the ADS. The obvious and key responsibility of judges is to enhance the image of the ADS in all possible ways. There are two very important functions of exhibition judges. First, there are the basic requirements for training and continuing education; and secondly, there is the ethical demeanor with which they discharge their judging responsibilities.

Here are the requirements -
  • You must have been a member of ADS for the 12 consecutive months prior to taking Clinic I.
  • You must successfully complete two clinics. These clinics may be offered by clubs in your area or at Regional and National meetings.
  • To become a Senior Exhibition judge, you must satisfy several practical hands on requirements, all described in the Exhibition Judges handbook.
  • You must acquire and become familiar with the contents of the latest Exhibition Judges Handbook.
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