Purpose of Judging The purpose of judging stands is to encourage and help exhibitors to achieve high standards of display. This will make the Trade Fair more interesting and enjoyable for the public and also for the exhibitors.

Stand Categories It is expected that awards will be made in the following categories although these may be varied with due notice according to the number of entries received:                  -  Best International Exhibit                  -  Best Exhibit - Communication Technology                  -  Best Exhibit - Commercial                  -  Best Exhibit - Exporters’ Hall                  -  Best Exhibit - Exporters (other than those in the Exporters Hall)                  -  Best Exhibit - Industrial                  -  Best Exhibit - Stationery and Publishing                  -  Best Exhibit - Government Ministry/Department                  -  Best Exhibit - Transport Service                  -  Best Exhibit - Service Organisation                  -  Best Exhibit - Non-Banking Financial Institution                  - Best Exhibit -Banking Institution                  - Best Exhibit - Clothing Manufacturer                  - Best Exhibit - Made in Zambia                  - Best Exhibit - Horticultural/Agricultural                  - Best Exhibit - Tourism Sector                  - Best Exhibit - Textile Industry                  - Best Exhibit - Information Technology                  - Best Exhibit - Motor Trade                  - Best Exhibit - Social Security Schemes                  - Best Exhibit - Footwear Industry                  - Best Exhibit - Food Processing and Beverages                  - Best Exhibit - Kelvin Mlenga Hall                  - Best Exhibit - Training Provider                  - Best Exhibit - Small Scale Industries (other than those in Kelvin M'lenga Hall)                  - Best Exhibit - Tourism Sector                  - Best Exhibit - Information Technology                  -  Best Exhibit - Social Security Schemes                  -  Best Exhibit - Food Processing and Beverages                  -  Best Exhibit - Best Exhibit in the Kelvin Mlenga Hall                  -  Best Exhibit - Training Provider Special Awards                  -  Best overall Exhibit                  -  Best Interpretation of Scheme                  -  The Chairman’s Award Floating Trophies and certificates will be given to all winners, and the Judges may award commendations to other stands. Time Tables Judging will start at 09.00 hours on Thursday, 3rd July 2008 and will continue until 16.30 hours. Stands which are not completed or not manned when the Judges come will not be judged. Exhibitors may be visited by more than one panel (see para. 6, Eligibility for awards). They may also be visited again in the afternoon when selection is made from among stands shortlisted for one of the two special awards. Exhibitors are therefore, advised to remain on their stands ready to receive Judges before 16.30 hours. Judging Procedure Judges will work in teams, responsible for different categories. The team leader will ensure that all stands listed in the category to be judged are visited and that judging is carried out fairly and without bias. Each standholder will be asked to sign a form to confirm that the stand has been judged. Any complaint should be made to the Chairman of the Judging Committee. Judging Criteria                  - Points will be awarded out of 100 as indicated below:                  - Conformity to Theme - 20 Points                  - Design and Impact - 30 Points                  - Product Information - 20 Points                  - Finish Cleanliness - 20 Points                  - Staff - 10 Points In order to help the Trade Fair put your stand in the appropriate category or categories, please print and return the attached form to the ZITF postal address, Eligibility Awards For clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Chairman of the Judging Committee at the Administration Office of the Fair grounds or Contact Us