This convention is one of my favorites however the contest held here needs work. The reason being is that this particular contest is pre-judged before the contest is even held. In my opinion that's not only unfair but unprofessional. Judging cosplayers before the event has even begun makes the event seem like a pre-scripted contest. The fact that the winners are chosen right after the last performer exits the stage because of the pre judging were noticed by the attendants and the competitors. The judges didn't even allow the competitors anytime to perform a small skit like most cosplay contests do was also a huge let down that made a lot of cosplayers exit the competition before even going on stage. Multiple guests including myself have issues complaints about they way the contest has been ran. I understand the basis of a contest being winners and losers and also not being upset about not placing in contest. Performing a small skit based on your cosplay brings passion and dedication to your craft and should also be a judging factor. To simply go on stage and pose does not give the attendants a good show as takes away the feel of a contest. I believe that every cosplay contest should be judged properly and not feel rigged or have the winners already chosen before the contest begins. This is cosplay not WWE.  This has been a ongoing issue with the current contests organizers and judges with the exception of the one year that Superhero's Unlimited judged the contest and it was done the proper way. Which is the reason HV Cosplay Contest doesn't have a lower score.