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Great Cars Deserve Great Judges!
At NACJR, we support the car show hobby by growing our membership to include everyone interested in judging, exhibiting, hosting, mentoring, training and speaking. NACJR is not a governing body. We do not set judging standards, impose universal methodologies or oversee training programs offered by individuals, concours or car clubs. We support judges and event organizers by encouraging members to provide opportunities to grow the judging profession. NACJR is dedicated to shaping the future of concours judging; and you can be part of it today!
Concours Charter Membership - $250 (annually)
For Concours and major car show organizers, related businesses and industry supporters.
Becoming a NACJR Concours Charter Member is a clear affirmation of your commitment to the future of the Concours community. It supports and reinforces the essential role judges play in the success of Concours events nationwide while promoting ethics, fairness, and the continued growth of the profession. Through a Concours Charter Membership, you support a national judges registry built to endure for generations. Charter membership is a partnership for organizations that want a voice, visibility, and priority access.
Benefits
- Register up to 5 designated members of your judging staff (per event year)
- Charter Member Roundtable Advisory Council
- Recognition and VIP access at NACJR special events
- Featured Charter Member Spotlight
- Unlimited access to hundreds of member judges' profiles nationwide
- Direct link from your organization to NACJR's website
- Direct links to nationwide event calendars and concours websites
- Receive NACJRs' SHiFT Newsletter & SHiFT Podcast
- Guest speaker opportunities
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Individual Charter Membership - $125 (annually)
For individuals who wish to be recognized as early adopters of NACJR's mission to preserve and grow a strong alliance between judges and judging organizers nationwide. Charter members are encouraged to express their dedication to preserving the dignity and ethics of a quality concours judge. This is a step above Classic and Legacy membership.
Benefits
- Charter Member Roundtable Advisory Council
- Featured Charter Individual Member Spotlight
- Recognition and VIP access at NACJR special events
- Unlimited access to hundreds of member judges' profiles nationwide
- Access links to nationwide event calendars and concours websites
- NACJRs' SHiFT Newsletter and SHiFT Podcast
- Guest speaker opportunities
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Legacy Membership – Individual $75 (annually)
Legacy Judge status is capped at 20 judges per year. This exclusive category is for individuals with 20+ years of documented judging experience in roles such as Chief, Class, Head, Lead, Team, Honorary, and VIP. Whether you plan to continue judging for years to come or are ready to hang up your clipboard, your expertise and experience are essential to training and mentoring a new generation of great judges. Please apply to see if you qualify.
Benefits
- Legacy Member Roundtable Advisory Council with Charter members
- Featured Legacy Member Spotlight
- Recognition and VIP access at NACJR special events
- Unlimited access to hundreds of member judges' profiles nationwide
- Access links to nationwide event calendars and concours websites
- NACJRs' SHiFT Newsletter and SHiFT Podcast
- Guest speaker opportunities
Click on Sterling to start the application process.
Classic Membership - $50 (annually)
Classic Members are the heart and soul of the judging profession. This level is for individuals who have served as a Chief, Head, Lead, Class, Team, VIP, Honorary, or Special Awards Judge, a judging trainer, an industry speaker, or an expert in a related field.
Benefits
- Greater exposure to nationwide concours judging opportunities
- Unlimited access to hundreds of member judges' profiles nationwide
- Access links to nationwide event calendars and concours websites
- NACJRs' SHiFT Newsletter and SHiFT Podcast
- Training and mentorship opportunities that enrich the judging community
- Guest speaker opportunities
Click on Sloane to start the application process.
Hybrid Membership for Apprentice Judges $35 (annually)
Hybrid members are the future of this heralded profession. As a Hybrid member, you'll have access to hundreds of experienced judges and training programs across the country. An apprentice membership is capped at three years, after which time you may qualify to progress to the Classic Member level. This level includes the benefits mentioned above at the Classic level.
Benefits
- Benefit from structured training and education through multiple programs
- Learn the standards, procedures, and philosophy of concours judging
- Develop an understanding of judging skills and ethics
- Gain insights about vehicle authenticity, condition, and presentation
- Acquire practical on-field experience working alongside team judges
- Establish positive standing within the judging community as a committed candidate
- Explore opportunities to apprentice at a variety of events
- Participate in networking opportunities that can lead to invitations to judge at other events
- Identify potential mentors by showing your interest in the profession
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