New news from Beer Judge Certification Program

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Cool news from the BJCP and I’m proud to share as a BJCP judge with 100+ points.

BJCP Board Approves Plan to add Distinguished Honorific Ranks

November 4, 2024

Objective: To establish new honorific titles of “Distinguished Certified” and “Distinguished National” for active judges who meet the criteria outlined as follows. Just as the Grand Master rank indicates additional program service and experience, but no higher knowledge above the Master rank, the same applies for the Distinguished title for Certified and National judges.

Purpose: To recognize and show appreciation for judges who have shown a longstanding commitment to the BJCP and continue to volunteer their time in support of judging activities and the BJCP. The BJCP recognizes that only a small percentage of judges will achieve the ranks of National and Master, and appreciates that tenured Certified judges will always be essential to the vitality of the organization and the beer judging community. The BJCP realizes that, for a variety of reasons, many individuals do not desire to re-test to advance to higher BJCP levels, and are content to continue judging at their current rank. However, many of those individuals also do the heavy lifting of organizing competitions and mentoring new judges into the community, and their efforts and commitment should be recognized accordingly.

Full post here BJCP

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It’s a good move to recognize long term service from members who aren’t re-taking the exam for Master. I’m just shy of the exam grading requirement to make Distinguished National.

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I’ll have to check the requirements. I might make it.

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I’m really happy to see this.

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While any recognition of service to a volunteer organization is nice, time shouldn’t be part of the equation. At least not 15 years, imo. I like the idea where the more you volunteer / work, the higher the recognition. That’s how the rewards generally work whether it is school, business, sports…… you name it.

Still, an appropriate move by the BJCP to recognize its people.

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15 years does seem excessive. I don’t think I’ve been brewing 15 years let alone judging.