Awards are a challenge to buy what most folks will like. I either purchase or make awards for two Maine clubs. I try to do a mix of trophies and awards for the youth as about half the youth still like to get trophies, the other half like things for their rooms. If you've followed my blog for the past year you've seen some of the things I've made, bulletin boards, jewelry/keepsake boxes, shadowboxes etc. I find that many folks would rather have something useful or more decorative than a trophy or plaque. I've recently purchased what I hope many will like for the April 27th Eastern Maine club's show in Newport, Maine. So plan to attend and see if you can win one of these special awards.
On that note... I am announcing our first 2013 contest mentioned in an earlier blog. This one is two-fold. One question about preferences, one question about ideas/suggestions. Bear in mind, the prizes aren't anything huge, must be economically light for postage and mostly done for the fun of it. I'm not Oprah, so don't expect much!
So here goes:
Question #1 - Two randomly drawn winners.
Which do you prefer to win:
A Trophy
A Plaque
A Gift Card (if so, what type or to what business)
A decorative or useful item
Question #2 - One winner chosen for best ideas. This question is more work, so will have a better prize.
What useful or decorative awards (not trophies/plaques) have you seen and thought were really special?
Please include if you show in Open or Youth, your email address and name. Click on Comment or Contact Us to enter. DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31ST!
Take heart, if these questions aren't for you, put on your thinking caps as I am going to ask for rabbit care tips, other ideas and views in the near future.