APICTA Awards
Judges’ Code of Ethics Declaration Form

As a judge for the APICTA Awards, his/her official conduct will have an impact on the Participants, Organizers and the integrity of APICTA. The manner in which a judge conducts himself/herself in the judging process is of primary importance in establishing confidence and credibility of the APICTA. It is a judge’s responsibility to abide by the code of ethics and conduct himself/herself in a manner which reflects the spirit of the APICTA.

Mission
To enhance the quality and impartiality of judging during the event and to enhance the image of the whole process to the satisfaction of participants/sponsors and create confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the whole process.

Standards
A judge should show the highest level of professionalism, integrity and unbiased judging during the process.

Commitment
A judge should be unbiased, firm, without fear and favor, tactful and use his/her professional knowledge and skills on the one hand and on the other discharge the duties conscientiously with the highest level of integrity in the process of judging.

Responsibility
A judge should perform the official judging conscientiously in accordance with the guidelines, rules and regulations using his/her experience and knowledge in the judging process.

A judge should be honest, impartial and professional whilst discharging his/her duties during the judging process.

A judge should be punctual, available and should dedicate his total time and attention throughout the judging process.

A judge should be consistent, fair, maintain the highest standards of integrity and follow the guidelines provided when offering marks to each participant throughout the judging process.

A judge should protect confidential information, not divulge any information or results, not share any screen shots, photographs etc. related to judging or favor any contestant, and avoid any conflict of interest during the process.

A judge should not leak information, use information to favor contestant/s, manipulate results to favor contestant/s or favor contestants in any other way.

A judge should avoid any interviews, or communicate either directly or indirectly any information which he/she may have gained in the course of the judging process.

I have read the code of ethics described above and agree to abide by the code of ethics and other regulations of APICTA and discharge my duties as a professional judge to the best of my ability.