A panel of health information experts from across the nation will judge entries based on content, format, success in reaching the targeted audience and overall quality. All judges' decisions are final.

Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit certificates will be awarded by Class, Division and Category. Using a rating scale of 1-100, a panel of health information experts from across the nation will judge entries based on content, format, success in reaching the targeted audience and overall quality. All judges' decisions are final. Award packets will be mailed to winners in July. Best of Show Award(s) will be presented to one or more selected Gold winners.