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PURCASE AWARDS

Dan and Patricia Meloche Purchase Award **NEW **

Miniature Songbird
Must be from approved list of Songbirds (Category 4A, 4B, 4C)
Must be half size NOT SMALLER
Male in full breeding plumage with habitat
Award is $1200.00 for First Place (150.00 for Second, 75.00 for Third)

 

M&T Printing Group

American Kestrel – Female
Decorative, life-size with habitat, no prey allowed
Award is $3,500.

 

Ontario Die Company

Eastern Meadowlark – Male
Decorative, life-size with habitat
Award is $3,000.00

 

Rubberline Products Ltd

Champagne Waterfowl – Pair
Smoothie, any species
Award is $800.00

 

 

PURCHASE AWARD RULES

  1. While the Sponsor Awards are open to all carvers, they are intended for those whose work has reached a high level of expertise.
  2. Unless otherwise specified, carvings are to be life-size, in breeding plumage as well as textured and painted.
  3. Carvings, including the pattern and the habitat (where specified), are to be the carver's original design and concept.
  4. Judging will be based on accuracy, artistry, creativity, essence of the species and quality of carving.
  5. Permission is granted to show winners to compete at "The Worlds".
  6. Cash prizes (Canadian $) and a ribbon will be awarded to the second and third place carvings respectively.
  7. Entry Fee: See the Registration link
  8. The General Rules, Regulations, and Entry procedures for the Open Class apply.
  9. To assure the purchaser receives a quality carving, a first place may not necessarily be awarded (at the discretion of the judges)

 

 


Disclaimer
While the organizers of this competition agree to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of articles submitted to the competition, it must be understood that the owners are required to directly assume all risk. Should any article be accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the organizers will provide assistance for the recovery of the same, but will not recognize any claim for payment of the value, or any portion thereof.

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