2007 - 2008 Pin Contest Updates
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Alabama SkillsUSA State Conference Pin Design Contest
Official Rules
Alabama SkillsUSA is sponsoring a state conference pin design competition that is open to all dues-paying student members of the organization. The winning design will become the official pin for the 2008 Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.
A contractor selected by the State Director will produce the pin.
A Gold, Silver, and Bronze winner will be selected. All entries must be submitted to SkillsUSA exactly as directed in the rules below, and all entries become the property of Alabama SkillsUSA once submitted.
Eligibility
This competition is open to all active SkillsUSA student members who are enrolled in any career and technical education program at a high school or college/postsecondary institution with an active chapter and registered to attend the Alabama SkillsUSA Conference and Championships to be held at the BJCC April 29-30, 2008.
Membership for the 2007-08 school year for the winner will be verified through the national headquarters (the name must appear on a roster for this school year). Only one entry per SkillsUSA member is permitted.
Deadline
ALL entries must be received in the Alabama SkillsUSA state office by close of business on March 1, 2008.
Materials and Specifications
All artwork must be submitted in electronic format via e-mail.
Submitting Your Design
All entries must be sent to the Pin Contest Chairman, Ed Speigner at espeigner@ehs.enterpriseschools.net. The chairman will forward all entries to the Alabama SkillsUSA state office after the March 1, 2008 deadline. Your E-mail must include the following information:
Subject Line: Pin Design Contest
Artist’s name
Advisor’s name
Training program
School name, address and phone number
SkillsUSA Alabama Conference Pin Design Contest
Official Rules
Judging
The state staff of Alabama SkillsUSA and/or the Board of Directors will judge all entries.
A Gold, Silver, and Bronze winner will be selected. Alabama SkillsUSA will have the winning artwork rendered according to the original design, but to our specifications, to our standards, and to the manufacturer’s specifications and abilities.
Awards
A printed version of all printable entries will be on display at the State Conference and Championships.
The Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners will be awarded and recognized at the Alabama SkillsUSA State Conference and Championships Awards Ceremony on April 30, 2008.
Gold: Gold Medal
Awards from a SkillsUSA industry partner, valued at approximately $100.00
Recognition of the winner and school on the Alabama SkillsUSA Web site.
Two complimentary registrations for the National Conference, if the winner and advisor can attend.
Note: Travel to National Conference and housing is the responsibility of the winner or his/her school.
Silver: Silver Medal
Awards from a SkillsUSA industry partner, valued at approximately $50.00
Bronze: Bronze Medal
Awards from a SkillsUSA industry partner, valued at approximately $25.00.
Questions?
Submit any questions by e-mail to Ed Speigner at espeigner@ehs.enterpriseschools.net or call 334-447-7028 on Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.