 Announcing
the Oregon Strawberry Commission’s Essay and Art Contest for kids in Grades
1-6.
If you're like most Oregon school kids you love red, ripe Oregon strawberries. We want to hear why you think these delicious strawberries are great tasting and good for you. Did you know that Oregon strawberries came to our state on wagon trains? Do you know what happens to most Oregon strawberries after they're harvested? How about how strawberries contribute to the quality of life in Oregon? That's why we're having this fun contest, to let you explore some of the interesting information on Oregon strawberries. It's easy to enter and even easier to win. In fact, everyone who enters will be a winner! Your essay and artwork will be evaluated by a panel of judges who will choose one winner in each category for the grand prize of one year's worth of Oregon strawberries and a gift basket packed with Oregon strawberry jam and syrups. Everyone who enters will win a coupon for one free strawberry shortcake at Burgerville. It's that easy to win, so don't wait. Send us your entry today! |
Contest RulesWho: Oregon school kids
grades 1 - 6 are eligible to enter. Student may be in any public, private
or home school.One entry per person. Judging will be in the following grade
categories: Grades 1-2, Grades 3 - 4 and Grades 5 - 6. Be sure to include
your name, address, phone number, age and grade on your entry.
What: In 100 words or less, write an essay about what makes Oregon strawberries "Sweeter, Redder, Simply Better". Include an illustration or a border design of your choice on the same page as the essay. For information about Oregon strawberries you may want to browse our website . All entries will be judged on content, creativity, grammar, spelling, and artistic merit. When: All entries must be postmarked by May 30, 2002. Contest winners will be announced June 15, 2002. Where: Essay should be submitted to: Oregon Strawberry Commission
3020 B SW Morris
Corvallis, OR 97333 Contact person: Cat McKenzie - 541-456-2264 Prizes: Grand prize winner in each grade category will win a year's supply of Oregon strawberries, individually quick frozen and ready to store and enjoy, as well as a gift basket of Oregon Strawberry jams and syrups. All entries will receive a coupon good for one free Oregon strawberry shortcake at any Burgerville during June 2002. |