The aim of the “Fresh Voices” contest is to solicit new ideas to help the Certified Organic Associations of BC meet its mandate of “a strong and sustainable community, serving the evolving needs of the sector and the public for generations to come.”
Submission should address ideas and experiences of creating, maintaining and enhancing farm fertility over the long term.
The top three winners will be invited to present their entry at the Closing Plenary Session of the 2010 COABC conference, to be held March 5-7, 2010 in Kamloops, BC.
Cash prizes will of $500, $300, $200 will be awarded to the top 3 entries respectively.
Contest Entries:
Entries should be self contained and self explanatory and will be accepted in the following categories:
1 Text: Essays, narratives, poems, or other text submissions of 750 words or less submitted by mail or by email to extension@certifiedorganic.bc.ca in a Microsoft Word or PDF document.
2 Audio/Video: Audio or video submissions should be between 5 and 10 minutes and submitted on CD, or DVD media (CD preferred). All audio/video entries must be accompanied by a transcript and a signed copyright and subject-release form for all individuals portrayed. Audio and video submitted by sending a link to extension@certifiedorganic.bc.ca Digital files should be: Windows Media Player compatible. No larger than 100 MB. A minimum resolution of 720 by 480 pixels
The deadline for entries is 4 pm Jan 31, 2010. Winners announced February 12th, 2010.
Complete contest details online at www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/infonews/conference2010/freshvoices.php.
