To Become an Accredited Judge:

You must first register as an apprentice with the Committee on Accreditation of National Exhibitions and Judges (CANEJ), complete a series of four judging apprenticeships with an above average rating, attend appropriate judging seminars sanctioned by CANEJ, and have prepared an exhibit that was awarded at least a vermeil medal at a WSP show within the past two years. See the judging guides below for full details.

Philatelic Judges

Guide to Participating - Philatelic Judge Apprenticeship Program
Application for Apprentice Judge
Philatelic Apprentice Evaluation Form
Application for Judge Accreditation
Judge’s Pledge
Form to Request Listings for Areas of Special Expertise

Literature Judges

Guide to Participating - Literature Judges Apprenticeship Program
Application for Literature Apprentice Judge
Literature Apprentice Evaluation Form

Chief Judges

Guidelines for Becoming an Accredited Chief Judge
Application to Apprentice as a Chief Judge
Application for Accreditation as a Chief Judge
Mentor’s Report on an Apprentice Jury Chairman