Judging
Judging for 2026 will be a virtual judging that will occur prior to IMAT in Quebec City, Canada. Judging is a blind judging, there are no presentations and submitters information will not be provided until after judging is completed.
Judging for Classes 1, 2, and 3 will be on a point system using the following criteria:
- Technical content – originality of the project in relation to characterizing a material or process, solving a problem – 45 points maximum.
- Quality and uniqueness of specimen preparation – 25 points maximum.
- Photographic quality – 20 points maximum.
- Uniqueness of the presentation in an aesthetic and technical sense, manner of titles, and other printed descriptions – 10 points maximum.
Judging for Classes 4 and 5 will be based on artistic value of the micrographs only
Requirements for the panel of judges:
- An even number of judges, with the IMC Chair casting the deciding vote if necessary.
- At least one judge with an advanced degree and experience in physical metallurgy.
- At least two judges shall be practicing metallographers.
- At least one judge shall be a representative from the commercial “metallography” trade.
- Judges shall serve for no more than three consecutive years.
- At least two new judges shall be appointed each year.
These criteria can be met with one judge satisfying more than one requirement. A group of six or eight judges is considered ideal.
For further information, email: Ellen Rabenberg (IMC Chair) at [email protected]
