Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy – Digital Judging Platform for Wine Competition

The Challenge

The main challenge was to create a unified digital system that manages both participant submissions and the judging process.

• Managing submissions through custom forms
• Handling online payments
• User management for producers and judges
• Digitizing the evaluation process
• Providing real-time results and feedback

A reliable digital judging platform was essential for the successful execution of the competition.

The Solution

A complete digital judging platform was developed, combining a Joomla website, custom e-commerce system and a mobile application.

• Custom submission forms for wine entries
• Online payments through the e-shop
• User account management system
• Mobile app for judges
• Automated results processing

The platform ensures full automation, from submission to final results.

Participant Management & E-commerce System

The system includes a custom e-commerce platform where wine producers can submit their entries, complete payments and manage their participation.

• Dynamic submission forms
• Online payment processing
• Personal user dashboard
• Access to results and judges’ feedback
• Ordering stickers and award materials

Mobile Application for Judges

A dedicated mobile application allows judges to evaluate entries in real time through a simple and intuitive interface.

• Fast and easy scoring process
• Offline capability with synchronization
• Secure access per user

Data Management & Processing

The digital judging platform centralizes all evaluation data, enabling real-time processing and full control over the competition workflow.

Results Automation

Results are calculated automatically based on predefined rules, eliminating errors and significantly reducing processing time.

Results

• Full digitization of participation and evaluation processes
• Automation of submissions and payments
• Reduction of errors and manual work
• Real-time access to results and feedback
• Improved experience for both judges and participants

The platform transformed the competition into a fully digital ecosystem, improving speed, accuracy and scalability.