2007 Design Contest Rules

 

The Bags2Riches 2007 Award of the “Most Original Handbag” will take place in a Fashion Show Event on Wednesday, October 17, from 11:00AM to 1:30PM at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Ten (10) finalist handbags will be matched in a lunchtime fashion show using this season’s most stylish fashions.

“The Most Original Handbag” award will be presented to the designer whose bag receives the most purchased votes.

(All bags submitted to the contest will be sold or auctioned.)

 

Call for

Designers:         

Design original handbag/s to be given to Trusted Partners and to have the opportunity to have your unique creation be selected as winner of the “Most Original Handbag Award”! 

 

Contest

Rules:         

Enter by 1. Create an original purse, handbag, or tote; 2. Title your entry; 3.  Complete an official entry form.

Send completed entry to: Trusted Partners/Immanuel UCC, Bags2Riches Contest, 402 E. Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46225.  Entries must be received by August 8, 2007.  Any bags received after that date will not be eligible for the grand prize, but will be sold or included in the silent auction.

 

Finalist judging:  All entries will be judged by representatives of the Sponsor, who will select ten (10) finalists. Criteria for selection include: originality, unique design elements, and quality of the workmanship.

 

Only the 10 finalists will be notified of their selection on or before September 15, 2007.  All bags not selected as a finalist will be included in the Silent Auction or sale portion of the event. 

 

Grand Prize judging:  The ten (10) finalists designs will be displayed beginning September 15 at www.bags2richesindy.org.  Public voting will take place on the web and at the fashion show.  The Grand Prize winner will receive the most purchased votes. All bags will be awarded to a lucky voter at the Bags2Riches Fashion Show. 

 

 Prizes: One Grand Prize award will be awarded.  As of November, the Grand Prize includes a $100 gift certificate to Quilt Quarters (Carmel, IN), a $50 gift certificate to Talbots, and a printer from Kridan Business Equipment.

 

Agreement:  Entry constitutes permission to use the winner’s name, picture, likeness and city and state of residence for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion for no additional compensation except where prohibited by law.

 

Your entry must be your original work. Entry to Bags2Riches relinquishes your ownership of the bag.

 

The 10 finalists will be granted one free admission to the Preview Party and one vote to the Bags2Riches event. Other designers will receive one free vote. 

 

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