HOLT Medallion Judge Application Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 5After reviewing these rules, click the link at the bottom of this page to submit your HOLT judging application. If you have any questions, please email the HOLT Coordinator. To participate, judges must agree to all of the following statements: I am an avid reader of romance fiction, and I am familiar with the style and requirements of the genre I am 18 or more years of age. I am neither a published author of book-length fiction, nor am I actively pursuing a career in fiction writing. I am not a relative of any author with work submitted in the contest categories I've agreed to judge. I will read all the books assigned to me and return the completed scores within the established deadlines via the online form. If I am unable to judge a book fairly, for any reason, I will immediately notify the contest coordinator. If I become unable to fulfill my duties as contest judge, I will notify the contest coordinator and return all books immediately so that a replacement judge can be found. I will keep confidential all information related to the contest, including scores, book titles, and names of authors I judge in this competition. I will not mention the HOLT Medallion in any reviews including but not limited to Amazon, Goodreads, public forums, blogs, and other media. *I understand that if I violate this rule, I will be banned from future contests.* In an effort to stay green, we are encouraging judges who are willing to read ebook entries to do so. If you are comfortable reading ebooks, we will be providing Kindle (.epub) files. You may receive a mix of print and e-books, depending on the format of entries we receive from authors. First-time judges will be asked to judge two books, usually one ebook and one print book, in one or more categories. Returning judges will be asked to judge approximately five books in one or more categories (quantities will vary based on overall entry size). Print books will be shipped and ebooks will be emailed in early February, and your scores must be returned via the online form by April 1, 2025. The books you judge are yours to keep and enjoy. If you wish to judge in the HOLT, please complete and submit the form at the link below by January 31, 2025 (9:00 PM EST). Remember to scroll to the bottom to click the submit button for your application to be received. Thank you again for agreeing to judge the HOLT Medallion. NextThank you for your interest in judging the 2025 HOLT Medallion contest. Please fill out the following information and you'll be contacted early next year. Personal Information Please fill out the contact information below. 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You may receive books in more than one category. First Choice *Select your 1st choice categoryDark RomanceExtra Spicy/EroticHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceSecond Choice *Select your 2nd choice categoryDark RomanceExtra Spicy/EroticHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceThird Choice *Select your 3rd choice categoryDark RomanceExtra Spicy/EroticHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceFourth Choice *Select your 4th choice categoryExtra Spicy/EroticDark RomanceHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceFifth Choice *Select your 5th choice categoryDark RomanceExtra Spicy/EroticHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceI am willing to judge more than 5 books. *YesNoHow many books total?NextNew Judge Application Please select the 2 categories you will be willing to judge and indicate your order of preference. You may receive books in more than one category. After receiving your scores, you'll be eligible to receive another 1-2 books, if more judges are needed. Next year, you'll be eligible for 5 or more books as a returning judge. First Choice *Select your 1st choice categoryDark RomanceExtra Spicy/EroticHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceSecond Choice *Select your 2nd choice categoryDark RomanceExtra Spicy/EroticHistoricalShort ContemporaryLong ContemporaryShort InspirationalLong InspirationalNovel with Strong Romantic ElementsRomantic SuspenseSpeculativeYoung Adult RomanceNextJudge Agreements ebooksI am willing to judge ebooks. Please note ebooks will only be available in .epub format.Tie-breakersI am willing to judge tie-breakers.Explicit ContentI am willing to judge books with explicit content.I prefer to avoid explicit content.Judge's Agreement *I agreeBy submitting this application form, I apply to judge in the 2025 HOLT Medallion Contest and I agree to abide by all rules and policies thereof. This includes the confidentiality agreement, which prohibits the mention of the HOLT Medallion contest in any reviews including but not limited to Amazon, Goodreads, public forums, blogs, or other media. I understand that violation of these rules may result in my being banned from future contests. Please sign and date below to show your acceptance of the HOLT Medallion Contest Rules. * Clear Signature Your judge application is not complete until you click the submit button. You will be sent an email with confirmation of your application and a copy of your responses. PreviousSubmit