diff --git a/user.inc.php b/user.inc.php
index 910eedfb..fdb8b6bb 100644
--- a/user.inc.php
+++ b/user.inc.php
@@ -605,7 +605,7 @@ function user_get_fields($userRoles = null){
 	switch($conference['type']){
 		case 'sciencefair':
 			$specialFieldRoles = array(
-				'special_awards' => array('judge', 'participant'),
+				'special_awards' => array('judge'),
 				'available_times' => array('judge'),
 				'available_events' => array('volunteer'),
 				'volunteer_positions' => array('volunteer'),