AlpacaGram 10.33 | Time is Running out to Enter the Photo Contest
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Time is Running Outto enter the AOA Photo and Video ContestThursday, June 8, is the last day to enter the 2023 AOA National Photo & Video Contest sponsored by Suri & Company of Fern Creek Farm. AOA invites you to enter your best photos in the 2022 AOA National Photo Contest! Entries can be made in both junior (photographers 17 and under) and adult age divisions. Four Reasons to enter the AOA Photo Contest!1. Unparalleled ExposureWinning photos will be published on the AOA website. 2. Cash AwardsNot 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. RibbonsWho 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 AlpacasWhat 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. | ||||||||||||
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Hello Good Lookin' by Marie Waltz | ||||||||||||
AwardsJudge's ChoiceOne 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 — 3rdFirst through third place ribbons awarded in each category. Honorable MentionRibbons will be given for honorable mentions at Judges' discretion. Cash PrizesOur 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. | ||||||||||||
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AOA National Education And Fiber ConferenceBurlington, Kentucky, July 14–16The 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 learn while connecting with members of the industry. | ||||||||||||
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