How We Remember Student Contest 1. Rules mandatory Subject to the applicable laws, these rules govern all aspects of the How We Remember Student Contest (the “Contest”) and are binding to all participants. The Contest is run by Historica Canada in conjunction with its sponsors. 2. Eligibility Participants must be residents of Canada and registered students between grades 4-12. Submissions will be separated into three grade categories: Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior (grades 7-9, secondary I-secondary III in Quebec) and Senior (grades 10-12, secondary IV –V in Quebec). Contestants will be required to provide proof of grade. All entrants (group and individual) are required to submit their name, age, grade, address, city, province and postal code, telephone number, email address, the name and email. An entrant who is below the age of majority in his/her province or territory of residence must have the consent of his/her parent or legal guardian to submit his/her personal information in order to enter the contest. If a parent or legal guardian does not provide consent, the entrant will be disqualified. 3. Contest Guidelines Groups or individuals may submit up to one (1) writing and one (1) art submission. Three grade categories: Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior (grades 7-9, secondary I-secondary III in Quebec) and Senior (grades 10-12, secondary IV – grade 12/secondary V in Quebec). By submitting a writing or art piece, the participant(s) confirm that their submission is an original work. Groups of six (6) or more will be considered for a Group prize. Eligible groups include communities, clubs, classrooms, schools, or student groups. Within the elementary, junior and senior age groups, a first, second and third place prize will be awarded. 4. Duration The contest will launch March 16, 2015. Each participating individual must submit no more than one piece by December 15, 2015, at midnight EST. The winners will be selected from the three categories. There will be a first, second and third prize awarded in all three grade categories for both writing and art submissions. There will be one prize awarded to a group. The winners will be announced in January 2016. *These dates may be changed without prior notice. 5. Art or Writing Piece The submitted art or writing piece can be a drawing, painting, poem or short story around the theme of remembrance of the First or Second World War. Any written submission must not exceed 1000 words. Each submission must include a written artist or author statement to a maximum of 300 words. This written statement should include an explanation of what the artist or writer is trying to communicate in their piece. The statement should also include an explanation of why the artist or writer chose the specific topic for their art or writing piece. 6. How to enter Individuals participating in How We Remember may enter by completing a submission form. The decision to disqualify any entry is at the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsor and Administrator, and will occur without notice or communication to the entrant. The disqualification decision is final and not subject to review. All entries must include a completed Participant Submission form, author/artist statement and submission. All entries must be received no later than midnight at Dec 15th 2015. Late entries will be disqualified. There is no fee to enter this contest, and no purchase is necessary. Writing Entries: Entries submitted online via http://canada1914-1945.ca/contest-page/ or via email must be in .doc/.dox or .PDF format. Entries can also be submitted in the following ways: Email: [email protected] Mail: 2 Carlton St, East Mezzanine Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Art Entries: Entries submitted online via http://canada1914-1945.ca/contest-page/ or via email must be in .jpg, or .tiff format. Participants may submit up to five (5) high resolution photos of their piece. Please do not send final artwork. Finalists will be requested to ship their artwork for the final judging process. Submit max 5 hi-res photographs through the following methods: By email: [email protected] On CD/DVD via mail: 2 Carlton St, East Mezzanine Toronto, ON M5B1J3 7. Awarding of Prizes Submissions are reviewed by Historica Canada and a jury. 8. Prizes* Within the Elementary division (grades 4-6) a first, second and third place prize will be awarded. Within the Junior division (grades 7-9, secondary I-secondary III in Quebec) a first, second and third place prize will be awarded. Within the Senior division (grades 10-12, secondary IV – V in Quebec) a first, second and third place prize will be awarded. There will also be an overall award. The winners will be selected from the three categories. There will be a first, second and third prize awarded in all three grade categories for both writing and art submissions. There will be one prize awarded to a group of six or more participants. Grade 12 students are not eligible for a group prize. The winners will be announced in January 2016. First prize winners will receive an iPad mini, second prize winners will receive an iPod nano, third prize winners will receive an iPod nano. The group prize winners will receive a classroom party. *Prizes may be changed without prior notice.The prizes may not be exchanged for cash in whole or in part. 9. Miscellaneous The organizers of the How We Remember accept no responsibility for any losses or damages resulting from the awarding of any of the prizes in this contest. The chances to win are proportional to the number of entries. 10. Advertising and Personal Information By entering this contest, all participants also provides the contest organizers with any required authorization to use his or her name and/or submission for advertising purposes, without compensation. All e-mails received will be added to our database. If you wish to opt-out after the registration process, please mail a written request, including your name, address and phone number to: Historica Canada 2 Carlton Street, East Mezzanine, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
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