Legacy Season 1 Rubric
Judgie-AI Hackathon Evaluation (Season 1)
Weight Overview
Criteria Details
Innovation & Creativity
20%WHAT JUDGES EVALUATE
- Novelty of the idea or approach (not a copy of an existing solution)
- Creative use of AI/technology to solve the problem
- Clear differentiation vs. obvious/standard implementations
SIGNALS OF A STRONG SUBMISSION
- A unique angle or insight
- A clever, simple approach to a hard problem
- Clear explanation of 'what’s new'
SCORE FORMULA
Weighted Score = Raw Score ÷ 5 × 20A raw score of 4.0 contributes 16 points.
Technical Implementation
20%WHAT JUDGES EVALUATE
- Technical soundness (architecture, correctness, reliability)
- Security/compliance awareness (data handling, permissions, secrets)
- Maintainability (readable code, reasonable structure, documentation)
SIGNALS OF A STRONG SUBMISSION
- Clear architecture and tradeoffs
- Evidence of testing or validation
- Good engineering hygiene (setup steps, configs, error handling)
SCORE FORMULA
Weighted Score = Raw Score ÷ 5 × 20A raw score of 4.0 contributes 16 points.
Problem Solving & Impact
20%WHAT JUDGES EVALUATE
- Clarity of the problem statement and target users
- Size of the benefit (time saved, cost reduced, risk reduced, revenue potential, customer value)
- Likelihood of adoption in the real world
SIGNALS OF A STRONG SUBMISSION
- Specific use case and measurable outcome
- Clear 'before vs after' narrative
- Realistic plan for next steps after the hackathon
SCORE FORMULA
Weighted Score = Raw Score ÷ 5 × 20A raw score of 4.0 contributes 16 points.
Product & UX
15%WHAT JUDGES EVALUATE
- Usability and clarity of the user flow
- Quality of interaction design (even if minimal)
- How easily someone can understand and try the product
SIGNALS OF A STRONG SUBMISSION
- Intuitive UI/CLI/API with clear instructions
- Thoughtful edge cases and error messages
- Cohesive user journey
SCORE FORMULA
Weighted Score = Raw Score ÷ 5 × 15A raw score of 4.0 contributes 12 points.
Working Prototype
15%WHAT JUDGES EVALUATE
- Does the core experience work end-to-end?
- Stability during demo
- Completeness relative to the scope claimed
SIGNALS OF A STRONG SUBMISSION
- Reliable demo path (repeatable)
- A runnable build or accessible environment
- Clear scope boundaries (what works vs. what’s planned)
SCORE FORMULA
Weighted Score = Raw Score ÷ 5 × 15A raw score of 4.0 contributes 12 points.
Presentation
10%WHAT JUDGES EVALUATE
- Clarity and structure of the pitch
- Demo storytelling (problem -> solution -> impact)
- Ability to answer questions and defend choices
SIGNALS OF A STRONG SUBMISSION
- Simple, compelling narrative
- Concise demo with no unnecessary steps
- Clear callout of impact and future roadmap
SCORE FORMULA
Weighted Score = Raw Score ÷ 5 × 10A raw score of 4.0 contributes 8 points.