AlpacaGram 10.25 | Four Reasons to enter the AOA Photo & Video Contest

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Four Reasons to enter the
AOA Photo & Video Contest!

AOA invites you to enter your best photos and videos in the 2023 AOA National Photo & Video Contest sponsored by Suri & Company of Fern Creek Farm!

Entries can be made in both junior (photographers 17 and under) and adult age divisions. The deadline to enter is June 8, 2023.

1. Unparalleled Exposure

Winning photos will be published on the AOA website.

2. Cash Awards

Not only does the Judge's Choice winner receive a cash prize, their photo is published on the cover of the 2023/24 Alpaca Owners Guide. In addition all first place winners receive a cash prize!

3. Ribbons

Who doesn't like to show off ribbons? First through third place will be awarded ribbons in each category along with two honorable mentions.

4. Celebrate Alpacas

What better way to celebrate and promote alpacas than through great photos and videos!

New This Year!

We have added a new video category to our contest! Get ready to show off your Alpaca Farm Life through video. Open to both junior and adult age divisions.

Enter the Contest

Spring Pasture by Cynthia Fronk

Spring Pasture by Cynthia Fronk
1st Place • 2022 Farm Scene

Awards

Judge's Choice

One Judge's Choice will be awarded from all entries and featured on the cover of the 2023/24 Alpaca Owners Guide along with $100 cash prize!

1st — 3rd

First through third place ribbons awarded in each category.

Honorable Mention

Ribbons will be given for honorable mentions at Judges' discretion.

Cash Prizes

Our competition has grown over the years and now, so will the prizes! For the second year, cash prizes will be awarded to First Place winners. First Place winners in the Adult Division will win $50 while First Place winners in the Junior Division will win $25.

The deadline to enter is June 8, 2023.

Enter the Contest

AOA National Education And Fiber Conference

Burlington, Kentucky, July 14–16

The AOA National Education and Fiber Conference (NEFC) brings together alpaca owners and fiber enthusiasts from across the country to learn, network, and skill-build. The three-day weekend will consist of a variety of educational seminars from industry experts, discussion-based breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, evening excursions, and more! This is a great opportunity to connect with members of the industry.

Register for NEFC

NEFC Sponsors

Suri & Company of Fern Creek FarmAOA Gold BenefactorsRed Granite Ranch Ltd

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