Judging Rules.
Ensuring fairness and integrity in the Taste of Oregon Awards.
Judging Rules.
Ensuring fairness and integrity in the Taste of Oregon Awards.
Judging Rules.
Ensuring fairness and integrity in the Taste of Oregon Awards.
Table of Contents
Nominations • Voting • Judging Oversight • Category Rules • Winner Recognition • Transparency & Disputes • Conduct & Integrity
Table of Contents
Nominations • Voting • Judging Oversight • Category Rules • Winner Recognition • Transparency & Disputes • Conduct & Integrity
Table of Contents
Nominations • Voting • Judging Oversight • Category Rules • Winner Recognition • Transparency & Disputes • Conduct & Integrity
Nominations
Nominations are accepted only during the official period listed online. Any individual can nominate, provided the business operates in Oregon. Self-nominations are welcome and reviewed. Duplicate nominations are merged. Businesses may enter multiple eligible categories, and may be reassigned as needed. Ineligible or offensive entries are disqualified.
Voting
Voting is public and limited to one vote per person per category. Automated or suspicious votes are not allowed; all results are subject to committee audit. Votes are final once cast.
Nominations
Nominations are accepted only during the official period listed online. Any individual can nominate, provided the business operates in Oregon. Self-nominations are welcome and reviewed. Duplicate nominations are merged. Businesses may enter multiple eligible categories, and may be reassigned as needed. Ineligible or offensive entries are disqualified.
Voting
Voting is public and limited to one vote per person per category. Automated or suspicious votes are not allowed; all results are subject to committee audit. Votes are final once cast.
Nominations
Nominations are accepted only during the official period listed online. Any individual can nominate, provided the business operates in Oregon. Self-nominations are welcome and reviewed. Duplicate nominations are merged. Businesses may enter multiple eligible categories, and may be reassigned as needed. Ineligible or offensive entries are disqualified.
Voting
Voting is public and limited to one vote per person per category. Automated or suspicious votes are not allowed; all results are subject to committee audit. Votes are final once cast.
Judging Oversight
The committee monitors all nominations and votes, verifying eligibility and authenticity. In a tie, co-winners or a designated judging panel will decide. Committee and judging panel decisions are considered final.
Category Rules
Categories can be added, merged, removed, or canceled for low participation. Businesses may be listed in more than one category but can only win once per category.
Judging Oversight
The committee monitors all nominations and votes, verifying eligibility and authenticity. In a tie, co-winners or a designated judging panel will decide. Committee and judging panel decisions are considered final.
Category Rules
Categories can be added, merged, removed, or canceled for low participation. Businesses may be listed in more than one category but can only win once per category.
Judging Oversight
The committee monitors all nominations and votes, verifying eligibility and authenticity. In a tie, co-winners or a designated judging panel will decide. Committee and judging panel decisions are considered final.
Category Rules
Categories can be added, merged, removed, or canceled for low participation. Businesses may be listed in more than one category but can only win once per category.
Winner Recognition
Winners are determined by verified votes and committee review. Announcements are made online and at the event. Winner names may be used in press, social, or marketing.
Plaques are not provided free. Winners who wish to display a plaque must purchase an official one.
Transparency & Disputes: Summary results may be published. Disputes must be filed within 7 days of announcement. Committee decisions are final.
Winner Recognition
Winners are determined by verified votes and committee review. Announcements are made online and at the event. Winner names may be used in press, social, or marketing.
Plaques are not provided free. Winners who wish to display a plaque must purchase an official one.
Transparency & Disputes: Summary results may be published. Disputes must be filed within 7 days of announcement. Committee decisions are final.
Winner Recognition
Winners are determined by verified votes and committee review. Announcements are made online and at the event. Winner names may be used in press, social, or marketing.
Plaques are not provided free. Winners who wish to display a plaque must purchase an official one.
Transparency & Disputes: Summary results may be published. Disputes must be filed within 7 days of announcement. Committee decisions are final.
Conduct & Integrity
Any form of manipulation results in disqualification. Rule violations can lead to future bans. Harassment or misuse around voting or nominations is not tolerated.
Conduct & Integrity
Any form of manipulation results in disqualification. Rule violations can lead to future bans. Harassment or misuse around voting or nominations is not tolerated.
Conduct & Integrity
Any form of manipulation results in disqualification. Rule violations can lead to future bans. Harassment or misuse around voting or nominations is not tolerated.
Note
Rules may change at Awards committee’s discretion.
Last updated: September 2025.
Note
Rules may change at Awards committee’s discretion.
Last updated: September 2025.
Note
Rules may change at Awards committee’s discretion.
Last updated: September 2025.