Audio-Visual (i.e., music, video, website, Power Point)

Audio: Entry must not exceed ten minutes. A CD, DVD, or tape of the artwork must be submitted. For music entries, manuscript/lyrics must be included in submission.

Video and Power Point: Entry must not exceed 10 minutes. For videos, a list of the names of all people who appear in the video must be included.

Website: This entry must serve a functional purpose. The website address should be included on the entry form.

Please note: Entries must not include any copyrighted material (or material produced by a third party, such as pictures or music) other than the entrant’s own work unless permission has been granted by the author, in which case documentation of that permission must be included with the entry form.

Literature (i.e., poetry, prose, short story, drama, essay)

Entries accepted in this category can be fiction or non-fiction. All non-fiction entries must include standard citations and a bibliography.

Entries, not to exceed 2,000 words, must be written in English and submitted on one side only of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, 12 point type. Pages should be numbered, typed or neatly written, with the student's name written on the back of each page. All work including typing, page layout, and formatting must be completed by the contestant(s).

Entries are expected to reflect grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Visual Arts (i.e., painting, drawing, prints, photography, sculpture)

The work must be mounted on a sturdy mat board, foam coreboard, cardboard, or poster board that is suitable for display. Entries can be no larger than 24 x 36 inches.

Do not laminate entries. No picture frames, slides or transparencies accepted.

Please note: Entries must not include any copyrighted material (or material produced by a third party, such as pictures or photographs) other than the entrant’s own work unless permission has been granted by the author, in which case documentation of that permission must be included with the entry form.