# Judge Guide This guide provides detailed instructions for Judges on how to evaluate nominations and determine grant allocations in the Glow platform. ## Introduction As a Judge in the Glow program, you play a critical role in determining which contributions receive funding and at what level. Your assessments directly impact fund distribution and the recognition of valuable work in the XRPL ecosystem. ## Getting Started ### Accessing Your Account 1. **Log In:** Access the Glow platform at [glow.xrpl-commons.org](https://glow.xrpl-commons.org/login) using your credentials. 2. **Judge Dashboard:** After logging in, you'll be directed to your Judge dashboard where you can see your current tasks. ### Understanding Your Role As a Judge, you are responsible for: * Reviewing nominated contributions * Assessing their eligibility and impact * Assigning appropriate shirt sizes * Approving final distributions ## The Evaluation Process ### Step 1: Reviewing Nominations 1. Navigate to the "Evaluations" section from your dashboard. 2. You'll see a list of nominations requiring assessment, typically showing: * Contributor name * Project name * Brief description * Vote count * Assessment status ### Step 2: Assessing Eligibility and Impact * Review the details of each nomination, including the contribution description, project information, and community votes. * Verify eligibility (age, location, employment, recency, and funding status). * Consider the impact and quality of the contribution. ### Step 3: Assigning Shirt Size * Choose the appropriate shirt size (Small, Medium, Large, or Decline) based on your assessment and the [shirt size criteria](https://glow-docs.xrpl-commons.org/program-information/core-principles/shirt-size). * Submit your evaluation for each nomination. ### Step 4: Final Review and Approval * After all Judges have submitted their assessments, review the compiled results. * Approve the final distribution list for the cohort. *** For questions or support, contact .