Thematic Judging Criteria & Points
While similar, the criteria for judging thematic exhibits at APS National shows differs from that at FIP international shows in one key area: FIP judges award up to five points for innovation in treatment of the subject matter of the exhibit. The APS does not necessarily take this into consideration. The following table lays out the criteria and points awarded for both APS and FIP thematic exhibitions.
CRITERIA | APS PTS | FIP PTS |
Treatment | ||
Title, plan, development, balance, comprehensiveness | 20 | 30 |
Innovation | 5 | |
Subject importance, philatelic importance | 10 | |
Knowledge, Personal Study and Research | ||
Thematic | 17.5 | 15 |
Philatelic | 17.5 | 15 |
Rarity | ||
Challenge, difficulty of acquisition | 20 | 20 |
Condition | ||
Physical condition and appearance in light of quality obtainable | 10 | 10 |
Presentation | ||
General layout, free from distractions | 5 | 5 |