If by judged, you mean juried, I am surprised that the the backings were white. If you mean simply that ribbons were given, as in a guild show or something similar, then I guess it's understandable if that's what that group does. The guild shows here do not. They coordinate their backs with the front. Personally, I hate white and light colors and would never use them for backings as they would never go with what I put on my fronts. :oops: