If I remember right you only need to be 50% complete with at least 50% of the coins being graded by NGC to be considered. If you check those boxes you're in the running. It definitely makes it more likely if you have pictures and comments/ remarks on every coin and a description for the set.

On 10/23/2023 at 7:14 AM, Revenant said:

If I remember right you only need to be 50% complete with at least 50% of the coins being graded by NGC to be considered. If you check those boxes you're in the running. It definitely makes it more likely if you have pictures and comments/ remarks on every coin and a description for the set.

You are correct on the 50% complete, however, the set must be comprised of 75% NGC graded coins to be eligible for the major awards.   Any competitive set must be the number one set to receive the best in category award.   In years past there is a best in category award for both the overall number one set, and the set that has the highest score for NGC only graded coins.   Here is a screen shot of the countdown clock as I am writing this reply.

Thanks for the info as I am new to this most of mu proof set are 70's should I focus on making them all 70 if possible or go on to the MS coins if so I think I will try to make them all at least 65 or better

On 10/23/2023 at 2:59 PM, NightOwl Garage said:

Thanks for the info as I am new to this most of mu proof set are 70's should I focus on making them all 70 if possible or go on to the MS coins if so I think I will try to make them all at least 65 or better

That really depends on what your goals are, if winning awards in the modern sets is your goal that is tough because even if you have all the boxes checked the best you can do most of the time is have a multiple way tie for the number one set.   While I did not check, I would guess that for a modern set like proof Kennedys you would need every slot to have a top pop (PF70UC or whatever is the highest grade for that slot) coin to have any chance of competing/winning.   But again, that is just a guess as I don't collect Kennedys, other than a couple for type set purposes.

If winning awards in not the focus and you are satisfied with the set as is, then you have the option of moving on to the MS coins and upgrading the proofs if or when you choose to.