There are three panels of judges and each panel consists of four judges plus two stewards.
Each judge can award a maximum of 100 points to an exhibit. The points are shared between four sections as follows - Section 1, Design - 25 points Section 2, Colour - 25 points Section 3, Workmanship and Finish - 25 points Section 4, Overall Impression - 25 points. This is marked during the Parade.
At the same time the Referee will independently mark all exhibits and his/her marks will be taken into account in the event of a tie.
Panel A will judge the Floral Classes 10, 11 and 12 Panel B will judge Floral and Wildflower Classes 4, 5, 8 and 9 Panel C will judge the Paper and Semi-Floral Classes 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7