Poster Contest Rules

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For the purpose of the National Conservation Poster Contest, a poster will be defined as a medium to catch the attention of the observer and convey a specific conservation message.

Contestants must be members of FCRV who have won first place in a State/Provincial or overseas competition. Each poster must be approved and signed by a Field Director to certify the entrant, or his family is a member in good standing with FCRV.

Each poster must pertain to some phase of conservation. Posters must be on standard sized poster board (approximately 22" x 28," not to vary more than 1/2"). Name, date of birth, chapter, and complete address and Field Director's certification (stamp) must appear on the lower left hand corner of the back of the poster. The poster must be the contestant's own work and must have been created for the FCRV contest only. Any art media may be used. Ages up to 5 years inclusive, may have help on lettering.

Age categories will be: - Up to 5 years inclusive - 6-8 years inclusive - 9-11 years inclusive - 12-14 years inclusive - 15-19 years inclusive - 20 and up

Age is to be determined as of July 1st of the year of the contest.

Trophies will be awarded to the 1st place winners in each category. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the six categories. Also 2 ribbons for Honorable Mention will be awarded for each category.

Judging at all levels will be based on: - Adherence to National Conservation Board Rules. - Originality. - Neatness. - Adherence to or development of the theme.

All posters must be in the hands of the Poster Chairman by 9 a.m. Monday morning of the Campvention. The six first place winning posters becomes the property of FCRV for use of the Conservation Board in promoting conservation. All other entries must be claimed by contestants by the end of the Campvention.

Contestants need not be present.