The Hines jury meets twice. First in February to evaluate all entries and name the four finalists that advance to the next stage of the competition, as well as any honorable mentions. They then meet for a second time in the host city during the month of April to evaluate the final-four live presentations, and select a winner.

Meet the 2019 Jury
Alex Rose, Chair

Meet the 2018 Jury
Carl Weisbrod, Chair

Meet the 2017 Jury
Theresa O. Frankiewicz, Chair

Meet the 2016 Jury
Tara Carter Hernandez, Chair

Meet the 2015 Jury
Michael Pitchford, Chair

Meet the 2014 Jury
Bart Harvey, Chair

Meet the 2013 Jury
Bart Harvey, Chair

Meet the 2012 Jury
J. Christopher Chaffin, Chair

Meet the 2011 Jury
James Ratner, Chair

Meet the 2010 Jury
Lizanne Galbreath, Chair

Meet the 2009 Jury
Dan Van Epp, Chair

Meet the 2008 Jury
James Curtis, Chair

Meet the 2007 Jury
William Gilchrist, Chair

Meet the 2006 Jury
John Busckbaum, Chair

Meet the 2005 Jury
Joe Brown, Chair

Meet the 2004 Jury
Joe Brown, Chair

Meet the 2003 Jury
Robert Larson, Chair