| Presentation Originality and creativity, artistry and visual impact of the overall carving.  | Design Proper proportions, perspective, balance and form.  |
| Craftsmanship Carving techniques, execution of detail, texturing, quality of joints, cleanliness of finish.  | Surface Finish Appropriateness and quality of painting and finishing.  |
A single entry category may have a ribbon awarded at the judge’s discretion.
Where, in the opinion of the committee, and or judges, there is an excessive number of entries in a category, that category may be split.