ACS Certified Judging Schools

ACS Certified Judging Schools

ACS Certified Judging Schools

Registration Information for Scheduled ACS Certified Judging Schools

ACS NOVICE JUDGE AND RE-ACCREDITATION CLASS
HOSTED BY LAKELAND CAMELLIA SOCIETY
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025, Time:  9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Novice Judge Training & Judges' Re-certification Symposium
Instructor:  Mr. Brian Dick
Location:  Brian Dick's Residence
Address:  2350 Sebago Drive, Lakeland, FL 33805
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Registration Instructions: Send an email to Brian Dick with the title: "Judge/Novice School-Lakeland"
Registration Fee: $20 (payable at class), includes lunch.
Mr. Dick's Email : bdickasla@yahoo.com
Please include your: (1) Name, (2) Phone number,and (3) Local Camellia Club/Society that you are a member of
 

ACS JUDGES' RE-ACCREDITATION SYMPOSIUM
HOSTED BY ATLANTIC COAST CAMELLIA SOCIETY
AT ACCS REGIONAL CONVENTION
OCTOBER 3, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025, Time:  1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Judges' Re-certification Symposium
Instructors:  Mrs. Carol and Mr. Jerry Selph
Location:  Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah Airport
Address:  145 West Mulberry Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31407
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Registration Instructions: Send an email to Carol Selph with the title: "ACS Judges' Re-accreditation School - ACCS Convention 2025"
Registration Fee: No Charge
Mrs. Selph's Email : carolselphaccs@gmail.com
Please include your: (1) Name, (2) Phone number,(3) Local Camellia Club/Society that you are a member of, and (4) Whether you are Seeking Novice Training or Recertification.
 

(See requirements needed to become a Novice Judge below.)
For additional information, please call ACS Headquarters and ask to speak with Lorie Huff, Judge Registrar, at (478) 967-2358.

 

ACS NOVICE JUDGE AND RE-ACCREDITATION CLASS
HOSTED BY MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CAMELLIA SOCIETY
AT GULF COAST REGIONAL CONVENTION
OCTOBER 24, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025, Time:  1:00 p.m. (CDT)
Novice Judge Training & Judges' Re-certification Symposium
Instructor:  Mr. Jim Campbell
Location:  Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront Hotel
Address:  1600 E. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, MS 39501
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025.
Registration Instructions: Send an email to Jim Campbell with the title: "Judge/Novice School-Gulfport"
ACS One-Time Processing Fee for Novices: $10 (payable at class); no charge for Judge Re-certification
Mr. Campbell's's Email : rivercamellia@bellsouth.net
Please include your: (1) Name, (2) Phone number,(3) Local Camellia Club/Society that you are a member of, and (4) Whether you are Seeking Novice Training or Recertification.
 

(See requirements needed to become a Novice Judge below.)
For additional information, please call ACS Headquarters and ask to speak with Lorie Huff, Judge Registrar, at (478) 967-2358.

 

Requirements for instructing an ACS
Re-accreditation Judging School

Instructors are responsible for verifying judge accreditation by ensuring that participants have met requirements and are ACS members in good standing.  Instructors are required to give the Judge Exam to all novices and the test can be administered to re-certifying judges, but isn't required for re-accreditation. A list of students along with the judge status they are seeking to gain and test results are also required for submission to ACS headquarters either by mail or electronically.  A signature of the instructor and date of the class, along with the name of the sponsoring camellia club or society are also required on the Judge Class Roster included in the Judge School Instructor's Tool Kit.  Materials for teaching are available online and by mail.  Powerpoint presentations are also available and can be downloaded or copied to a thumbdrive for the instructor's use.
To schedule an ACS Certified Judging School, please send an email to ACS with the date, time, location, instructor name and registration instructions to ACS when a class is scheduled. Contact Lorie Huff with any questions at (877) 422-6355.

 

Requirements for Becoming a Novice Judge

  • Applicant must be an American Camellia Society member in good standing.  (Click Here to Join the American Camellia Society or Renew Your Membership)

  • Applicant must be a member of a local club or society.

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Attend an ACS Novice Judging School and pass the ACS Judges Exam.

  • Serve as a clerk at a minimum of two ACS Cooperative Camellia Shows.

  • Own and grow at least 10 camellia varieties.

  • Exhibit a minimum of 10 blooms at ACS Cooperative Camellia Shows within the past two years.

  • Complete novice judge requirements in no more than five (5) years.

  • Applicant must complete a Novice Judge Application Form and submit the one-time processing fee of $10 to the American Camellia Society after taking a novice class. Click here for Novice Judge Application Form and online check out for $10 Application Fee.

  • Applicant's contact information will be published on the Judges’ List (which is accessible online to members only) for the purpose of being contacted for show participation and to assist clubs in the development of show programs.

 

Requirements for Becoming an Accredited Judge​

  • Applicant must be an American Camellia Society member in good standing.  (Click Here to Join the American Camellia Society or Renew Your Membership)

  • Applicant must be a member of a local club or society.

  • Applicant must have served as a Novice Judge in at least six (6) ACS Cooperative Shows over a two (2) to five (5) year period.

  • Own and grow at least 20 camellia varieties.

  • ​Exhibit a minimum of 25 blooms at ACS Cooperative Camellia Shows.

  • Become familiar with the characteristic of at least 50 different camellia varieties.

  • Be recommended as qualified to become an Accredited Judge by at least two Accredited Judges.

  • Each Accredited Judge is required to attend an ACS Judging School/Judges’ Symposium every 5 years.