For an instrument to receive a Gold Medal, it must be recommended by all designated judges for such a medal in one category, and have at least a Certificate of Merit in the other category. Instruments considered of certificate quality in both categories but not selected to receive a Gold Medal, will receive a Certificate of Merit in each category. It is possible for an instrument to receive two Certificates of Merit and not receive a Gold Medal.

A Silver Medal in Workmanship or in Tone is awarded if judges recommend a Gold Medal in one category and award no medal or certificate in the other category. Bows are judged on Workmanship only. There are no Silver Medals awarded in the bow making competition.

An instrument will receive a Certificate of Merit in a category if it reaches the medal round in that category and received neither a Gold Medal nor a Silver Medal in that category.
Bows that proceed to the medal round but do not receive a Gold Medal will receive a Certificate of Merit.

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