Frequently Asked Questions

No. Prism does not take a cut of your pay.
Our adjudicators are paid directly by the competition at the agreed-upon rate. What you’re offered is what you receive.

We don’t guarantee bookings.
That said, we actively advocate for our roster and work hard to match the right judges with the right events. Being on the Prism roster means you’re in the room for opportunities that align with your strengths.

Every adjudicator who applies is thoughtfully reviewed and added to our system, with strengths, vibe and specialties clearly noted.

Prism is all about matching the right judge with the right competition. When your experience, energy, and expertise align with what an event is looking for, that’s when we reach out.

No. Prism is not a certification program.
We are a staffing and placement service that connects competitions with pre-screened, high-level adjudicators.

We partner with competitions to staff their judging panels, so directors can stay focused on delivering an incredible event.

We handle the vetting, outreach, and booking process on their behalf. From there, depending on the event, either the competition team takes over logistics and communication, or we continue managing everything through to completion.

We get it.
The application isn’t about questioning your experience, it’s about maintaining a consistent standard across our entire roster. Every judge, regardless of resume, goes through the same process so competitions know exactly what to expect when they book through Prism.

Yes.
You’re free to book work independently. We just ask for transparency so we can avoid conflicts and support your schedule in the best way possible. 

If you’re booked at a Prism-partnered event, future bookings with that specific competition will continue to be coordinated through Prism.

Anytime.
That said, late spring through summer is ideal as we build and finalize rosters ahead of the upcoming season.