The following resources are available to help judges to understand the process, see what materials are available, and feel more confident when reviewing projects.

Contest Information

General

• Annual Theme 2025 (PDF)
• Judge Glossary and Tips (PDF)
• MN History Day Judging Process (PDF)
• Completed Sample Comment Sheet (PDF)

Videos for Judges

• Historical Context 101
• Multiple Perspectives 101
• Student Voice 101
• General Judging Information

Category-Specific Information

Documentary

• NHD Judging Instructions: Documentary (PDF)
• Video: Documentary
• Judge Rubric: Documentary (PDF)

Exhibit

• NHD Judging Instructions: Exhibit (PDF)
• Video: Exhibit
• Judge Rubric: Exhibit (PDF)

Paper

• NHD Judging Instructions: Paper (PDF)
• Video: Paper
• Judge Rubric: Paper (PDF)

Performance

• NHD Judging Instructions: Performance (PDF)
• Video: Performance
• Judge Rubric: Performance (PDF)

Website

• NHD Judging Instructions: Website (PDF)
• Video: Website
• Judge Rubric: Website (PDF)