Judges Corner
2023
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Video Resources
Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Floral Design and Horticulture (OJES) Revised 2019 Edition Available Now!
OJES 2019 is a reference publication that covers a variety of topics related to the organization and running of a flower show. It includes schedule writing, information on classes of plants to include, and the standards regarding judging of horticultural specimens and floral designs. It addresses everything you need to know about staging a flower show and preparing your entries. The rules and guidelines in this book will be used by the judge to assess the quality of exhibits and the awarding of prizes. This publication is a joint effort of the OHA and GCO. OJES 2019 is used by Judges as a reference when they judge and is a training book for new judges. OJES 2019 can be ordered from the OHA Garden Shop
For a look at what’s new, please click here.
Virtual Judging Updates
Don’t miss these great resources for virtual judging:
JUDGING UPDATE Virtual Houseplant Show – March 1
JUDGING UPDATE Virtual Design Show – February 22
Judging Certification and Education
The OHA encourages districts to work with our Judging Committee and our Judging School/Updates Coordinator to offer Judging Updates to help judges stay current. All documents are in PDF format.
Documents
Judging Forms
OHA Certified Judge Application Form
This application form is for newly graduated judges of OHA Judging Schools.
It enables a qualified judge to have their name added to the Judges List.
OHA Certified Judge Renewal Application Form
Judges are required to re-certify every 3 years to remain in good standing with the OHA.
Re-certification provides information to show that a judge is maintaining and improving
her/his knowledge & skills and continues to exhibit in flower shows.
Otherwise Certified Judge Application
Judges who hold certification in other organizations can apply to have their names
included on our Judges List.
Speaker’s Receipt for Judging School or Judging Update
This form provides a receipt for a speaker during a Judging School or Judging Update.
Grant Application for Funding of Judging Schools or Updates
The OHA has a fund that allows Districts to apply for partial reimbursement of costs
associated with the running of a Judging School or Judging Update.
Photography-Video-Testimonials Waiver and Release Form
OHA Judges List
For a list of all OHA-certified and otherwise-certified judges please search our Judges List. If you have questions about judging or the judges list, please email us.
To access judging forms and applications, please see our resource library under Shows and Judging
IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFO: JUDGE RENEWALS
Covid-19 has affected the ability of Judges to participate in 2020 events that would count towards their credential requirements. The lack of opportunities to enter shows, take updates, give demonstrations/talks, attend seminars or presentations means that those Judges who would have the year 2020 as part of their 3-year renewal period are at a disadvantage.
To address this issue judge’s renewal dates will be deferred as follows:
- 2021 renewal dates will be deferred to 2022,
- 2022 renewal dates will be deferred to 2023, and
- 2023 renewal dates will be deferred to 2024
If you have any questions about this please contact us at ohajudges@gmail.com
All judges will be notified by the OHA Judges Registrar of these deferrals. It is hoped that 2021 will have opportunities to participate in credentials events. Please make sure you take advantage, if possible, of any virtual Judges updates. Virtual demonstrations, seminars, and presentations on design and horticulture taken by judges or given by judges will also count. Please keep track of times, dates, and topics covered for your renewal form. Please print off a revised renewal form (updated Oct 27/20).
Information on Judges Updates will be posted on the web as soon as the Judging Committee becomes aware of them. Districts are asked to keep the Judging Committee advised of judges updates they are offering by emailing: ohajudges@gmail.com
Upcoming OHA Judges Schools and Updates
Listed below are contacts and dates for Judges Schools & Updates:
| Course Type | Location of Course | Next Course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School | First Session -Belleville | August 16 -17 2025 | |
| Update | Lombardy Ontario | Sept 20, 2025 | |
| Update | District 10 -location TBD | 2025 Date to be determined | |
| Course Type | Location of Course | Next Course |