An objective judging panel will make the final assessment and selection. The panel will include experts from the dairy industry, dairy industry suppliers and members of the Dairy Research Institute.
The panels’ varied experience will allow them to assess nominations from diverse perspectives as they evaluate and select the winners based on:
- Preliminary, full, and final presentations (without knowledge of school affiliation)
- A 200-point evaluation scale
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The preliminary report will be judged on the following criteria:
- Innovativeness of concept
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10 pt |
- Link to DRI consumer and marketplace insights
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10 pt |
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5 pt |
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5 pt |
- Use of dairy ingredients (>51% dairy is required)
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5 pt |
- Commercial feasibility/Problem solving
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5 pt |
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5 pt |
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5 pt |
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sub-total 50 pt |
The final report will be judged on the following criteria:
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10 pt |
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5 pt |
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5 pt |
- Use of dairy ingredients (>51% dairy is required)
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10 pt |
- Commercial feasibility/Problem solving
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10 pt |
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5 pt |
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5 pt |
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sub-total 50 pt | |
The webinar presentation will be judged on the following criteria:
- Enthusiasm of presentation
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5 pt |
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5 pt |
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10 pt |
- Professionalism of student(s)
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10 pt |
- Feature of dairy ingredient(s)
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5 pt |
- Overall coverage of material
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10 pt |
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5 pt |
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sub-total 50 pt |
The product will be judged on the following criteria:
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20 pt |
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20 pt |
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20 pt |
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20 pt |
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10 pt |
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10 pt |
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sub-total 100 pt |