State Display Contest
To promote and increase awareness of state horticultural commodities and other horticultural resources, and to stimulate and foster enthusiasm of state horticultural activities.
Requirements
- Display will be evaluated on originality, creativity, educational content, and horticultural orientation.
- Exhibits must be self-supporting and fit on a maximum of two tables. (Tables are supplied by hotel and are normally 3 x 8 ft.).
- A 2-5 minute presentation by one or more youth members of the state's delegation about horticulture in their state. The presentation may be entirely verbal and/or may incorporate items in addition to those on the display tables. Times for each state to make their presentation(s) will be scheduled at the NJHA convention by the judging committee.
- Display must remain neat and clean with samples replenished throughout the convention.
Awards
The grand award winner will receive a rotating plaque that must be returned to the convention the following year and a certificate plaque that remains with the state. The NJHA Alumni Association will be responsible for having the plaque engraved. In the event that no display meets minimum standards, this award will not be presented. The NJHA Alumni Association officer team reserves the right to disqualify entries not meeting the above requirements or spirit of the competition.
Award Sponsor: This award is sponsored by Marvin family in memory of George and Alice Marvin, who were long time supporters of NJHA and Alumni Association activities.
Entry Deadline
Pre-registration with the project chair is strongly encouraged to assure adequate tables/space for displays. Displays must be set-up before midnight Friday (opening night of the convention) and disassembled before midnight Monday (closing night of the convention).
For additional information, consult the project chairperson: NJHA Alumni Association President, Brian Stark, 2901 A St #113, Lincoln, NE 68510. Phone: (402) 202-8834; E-mail: heystarky@yahoo.com
