HOW IS YOUR ENTRY JUDGED?

Written application

It all starts here – points are allocated for the quality of your initial entry, so take your time with it. You will be marked on your project submission and your ‘why me’ write-up.

Practical challenge

Complete a two-hour practical challenge at a CARTERS* store in your region. The locations will be decided based on entrant numbers in the area.

From all the entries in Stage 1, a maximum of ten per region will be shortlisted to progress to Stage 2 of the competition which will include an interview and a site visit with the regional judging panel.

The judging panel is made up of regional representatives from:

Master Builders
A training provider
CARTERS

Interview

This may be carried out the same day as the site visit or on an alternative date which will be confirmed with you.

Site visit

Entrants will be visited onsite by the judging panel to discuss the project and their personal contribution to it.

Regional finals

Regional winners and placegetters are announced. The regional winners will then go on to compete in the national final.

National final

This two-day event comprises of interviews, the practical event, and the National Awards Gala dinner.