I can't speak for all contests, but this one does! Since the HMMC is a sanctioned event (BJCP) the BJCP scorecards were used for judging, and copies of all of those completed for each entry will be provided to every entrant. That way you will get valuable feedback from meadmaking's most experienced judges (meads were judged by the likes of Oskaar, Vicky, and even Ken Schramm) to help you to make your meads even better!