2027 Best of Hawai'i Judges Application

2027 Best of Hawai'i Judges Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a judge for this years competition. Please make sure and read all information below and complete ALL questions before applying. Results will be announced by December 31.
Thank you for your interest in being a judge for the 2027 Best of Hawai'i competition! This competition strives to strengthen the Hawaii coffee brand and foster growth domestically and internationally to celebrate the hard work, innovation, and ingenuity of regional coffee producers.

We welcome anyone who has experience, qualifications, and credentials to support this event to being a success by applying! Each applicant will be evaluated along criteria including previous cupping experience, international certifications or credentials, global representation, and availability to travel to the event. Please review the following stipulations to participation BEFORE applying.

The cupping evaluation is scheduled to take place across two rounds:
- Pre-Selection Round will be March 5-8 in Kona, Hawaii
- Final Selection Round will be March 15-17 in Kona, Hawaii
Once you apply, you will be notified if you have been selected for the Pre-Selection or Final Selection Round. As a judge, you will be responsible for your own travel to and from the cupping event. A small daily stipend will be provided as well as meals during the day.

If you have any questions, please contact the Competition Manager: Tim Heinze at timheinzesea@gmail.com.

Personal Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email
example@example.com
WhatsApp Contact Number

Country CodeNumber
Company Name
Role/Title within Company

Coffee Experience
What is your previous experience with Hawaii Coffee?
How long have you been cupping coffee (performing coffee sensory analysis)?
Please provide a detailed explanation of your coffee cupping experience.
Please provide a detail explanation of your coffee cupping qualifications and credentials.
Are you familiar and have experience with the 2004 SCA Cupping Form and Protocols?
I understand that by applying I agree to cover my own expenses to travel to/from Kona, Hawaii for the event, as well as other incidental costs that I may incur.
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2027 Best of Hawai'i Judges Application

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Coffee Experience