Why Judge?
Give back to the next generation of healthcare professionals. Your expertise directly shapes how students develop clinical and leadership skills.
Judging
Share your expertise. Shape the future.
Alaska HOSA relies on volunteer judges — healthcare professionals, educators, and alumni — to evaluate student competitions at the State Leadership Conference.
Who Can Judge?
Healthcare professionals, educators, HOSA alumni, and community leaders with relevant expertise. No prior HOSA experience is required.
Time Commitment
Most judging assignments require one half-day or full day during the State Leadership Conference. Orientation is provided before events begin.
Event Categories
Judges are needed across all event categories including health science, health professions, emergency preparedness, leadership, and teamwork.
Training Provided
All judges receive orientation materials, scoring rubrics, and event-specific training prior to the competition. Experienced judges are paired with newcomers.
Sign Up
Contact the Alaska HOSA state office or complete the volunteer interest form. We'll match you with events that align with your expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a healthcare professional?
Not necessarily. While many events require healthcare expertise, leadership and teamwork events welcome educators and community leaders.
Is there compensation?
Judging is a volunteer activity. Judges receive complimentary meals during the conference and a certificate of appreciation.
Can I judge if I have a student competing?
Judges are assigned to events where they do not have a conflict of interest. You will not judge events in which your students are competing.
How do I prepare?
You'll receive rubrics and event guidelines in advance. A brief orientation session is held before each event round.
Volunteer
We need you at the next conference.
Your expertise can make a lasting impact on Alaska's future healthcare workforce. Sign up to judge at the next State Leadership Conference.
Volunteer to Judge