OVERVIEW

Creating the Right Setting for Evaluations

We aim to host these events in professional office and business environments rather than traditional school settings. Each judging session will run for a total of three hours. Typically, there will be both a morning (AM) and an afternoon (PM) session available, allowing judges the flexibility to choose one or both timeslots.

THE FORMAT

Presentations and Feedback Sessions

Teams of students will present their solutions to a panel of industry judges, delivering a 15–20-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute session for questions and feedback from the judging panel.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

Your Role in Guiding Future Innovators

As a judge, you’ll listen to student presentations, provide constructive feedback, and encourage curiosity and creativity. Your role is to support students in sharing their learning journey and make the experience inspiring and memorable.

  • No expertise is required—just an open mind and enthusiasm. While subject knowledge is a bonus, the focus is on engaging with students and their ideas.

  • Judging isn’t about ‘grilling’ students but supporting their reflections and growth. Powering Futures offers online training to ensure you feel confident and ready to contribute.

  • This is a unique chance to inspire young people, celebrate their achievements, and play a part in shaping their futures as well as connect them to your industry or business.

    • 17th March 2025 - Dumfries or Annan

    • 18th March 2025 - North Ayrshire or Oban

    • 19th March 2025 - Glasgow City

    • 20th March 2025 - Stepps

    • 21st March 2025 - Falkirk or Eurocentral

    • 24th March 2025 - Aberdeen City

    • 25th March 2025 - Inverness

    • 26th March 2025 - Stirling

    • 27th March 2025 - Edinburgh City or Dalkeith

    • 28th March 2025 - Edinburgh City

Interested in being a judge?