Top Picks Voting
for Hackathons
Judges pick and rank their favorites, points calculate automatically. Ideal for large events, audience voting, and demo days where speed matters more than granular criteria.
How It Works
You configure how many top picks each judge can select (top 3, top 5, top 10). Judges browse submissions, select their favorites, and rank them. Points are assigned by position - first pick gets the most points, second pick gets fewer, and so on. Total points across all judges determine the final ranking.
Rank-based point calculation
If judges pick their top 5, the first pick gets 5 points, second gets 4, third gets 3, and so on. This weighting ensures a first-place pick counts more than a fifth-place pick. Points from all judges are summed for the final ranking.
Audience Voting
Top picks is not just for judges. You can open voting to your audience with a shared link, no sign-ups required.
Public Voting Links
Share a unique link with your audience. Anyone can browse submissions and cast their votes without creating an account.
Fair Sessions
Each voter gets a unique session to prevent duplicate votes. Voting stays fair without requiring sign-ups or authentication.
Real-Time Tallying
Votes tally automatically as they come in. Monitor audience participation and see results update live from your dashboard.
Top Picks vs Rubric Scoring
Use top picks when...
- You have 50+ submissions to review
- Speed is the priority over granular feedback
- Running audience or community voting rounds
- Demo day or first-round screening
Use rubric scoring when...
- You need detailed, criteria-level evaluation
- Fewer than 50 submissions to review
- Written feedback for teams is important
- Running technical or academic competitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready for Fast, Fair Voting?
Set up top picks voting in minutes. Judges pick, rank, and submit. Results calculate automatically so you can focus on the ceremony.
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