Pitch Competition Scoring
| Category | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Clarity of Community Need and Asset | 13 |
| Potential for Positive Community Impact | 20 |
| Project Plan: Clarity, Coherence, and Feasibility | 13 |
| Asset Utilization and Sustainability | 13 |
| Academic and Civic Learning Impact | 20 |
| Democratic Principles and Presentation Effectiveness | 13 |
| X-Factor | 8 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Pitch Competition Rubric
13 points possible
Consider:
- Does the pitch clearly explain the need the project aims to address and the asset it plans to leverage?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 10–13 points
- Meets Expectations: 6–9 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–5 points
Score: _____ / 13
20 points possible
Consider:
- Does this project represent an anticipated benefit to the community?
- Is the anticipated need meaningful, observable, and aligned with community needs, desires, and capacities?
- Is the anticipated benefit foundational for broader societal benefits?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 16–20 points
- Meets Expectations: 10–15 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–9 points
Score: _____ / 20
13 points possible
Consider:
- Does the pitch clearly explain high-level milestones to address community needs or leverage community assets?
- Are those milestones logically ordered and achievable within one year?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 10–13 points
- Meets Expectations: 6–9 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–5 points
Score: _____ / 13
13 points possible
Consider:
- Does the pitch demonstrate an understanding or compelling plan for understanding community assets?
- Does the pitch include a plan to use community assets strategically?
- Does the pitch include a plan to sustain or scale the project beyond the grant period?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 10–13 points
- Meets Expectations: 6–9 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–5 points
Score: _____ / 13
20 points possible
Consider:
- Does the project represent an opportunity to increase the depth of students' academic learning?
- Does the project represent an opportunity for students to develop critical thinking, applied learning, or community-based research?
- Does the project represent an opportunity for those involved to develop the skills needed to be more active participants in a democratic society?
- Does the project represent an opportunity for students to develop civic knowledge, skills, identity, or agency?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 16–20 points
- Meets Expectations: 10–15 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–9 points
Score: _____ / 20
13 points possible
Consider:
- Does the project reflect a commitment to democratic principles such as deliberation, open dialogue, shared power, diverse perspectives, creating an inclusive environment, and systems thinking?
- Does the pitch deliver a persuasive presentation using community voice, lived experience, and relevant data?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 10–13 points
- Meets Expectations: 6–9 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–5 points
Score: _____ / 13
8 points possible
Consider:
- Does the project spark excitement, open new possibilities, or feel particularly timely or resonant?
Scoring
- Exceeds Expectations: 7–8 points
- Meets Expectations: 4–6 points
- Doesn’t Meet Expectations: 1–3 points
Score: _____ / 8