🎉 BJCP 40 Years & Moving Forward
The Beer Judge Certification Program is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and to mark the milestone we’ve just launched the new Bravo platform — making judge, competition, and exam tasks smoother and more integrated.
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🔍 Here are some highlights:
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Leadership & Staffing:
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New role: Assistant Finance Director — congratulations to Gordon Mauger.
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Exam Directorate has some new faces, and the team is refocusing efforts.
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Policy:
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A translation fee is now optional for exams held in non-English languages — the decision lies with the examinee.
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Rank & Recognition:
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Judge status reports, lists of certified cider & mead judges, and proctors are now more accessible via Bravo.
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Congrats to those who achieved Master rank among other promotions.
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Spotlights:
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Learn more about Frank Christian (Judge) and Greg Toothaker (Managing Exam Director).
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Member Perks & Reminders:
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You can now order BJCP name badges and lapel pins directly through your member portal.
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If you know of a judge who has passed away and isn’t yet memorialized, the BJCP welcomes information to update records.
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