The Tallahassee International is an annual juried competition organized by Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts. The competition is open to all media and is juried by a panel of faculty from within the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance. Read more…
Brian O’Driscoll Irish International rugby player today launched the 19th Annual All-Ireland Schools Quiz Competition for the Irish League of Credit Unions. This enormously successful competition will be run through the winter in communities all over Ireland by volunteers from over 500 ILCU affiliated member credit unions. Over 25,000 young people took part in last year’s contest.
Commenting on the launch today Mark Bailey President of the Irish League of Credit Unions said “The credit union movement have always supported young people through our community initiatives. Our All Ireland Schools Quiz run by credit union volunteers is a good example of what we mean by community commitment. This in an important initiative for the credit union movement as it helps us to educate young people about the value of learning in an open and encouraging environment”.
The Quiz is divided into two sections: Competition A for children up to 11 years and Competition B for children between 11 and 13 years.
Speaking at the launch, Brian O’Driscoll said “The Credit Union Schools Quiz stimulates and encourages young minds to expand their general knowledge as well as teaching young people essential team-working skills”.
Local and regional rounds of the quiz will culminate in the National Final to be held in April next year, where 100 teams of 4 children each will compete for the overall sectional and national titles.
The competition is open to artists anywhere in the world. Artists do not need to be members of MyArtworkSpace.com to compete. Only original artwork conceived and created by the entrant, will be considered. Employees of myartworkspace.com, Inc., and their immediate families, are not eligible.
Fees and Payment: A $20 check or money order for the required summation fee must accompany your entry. Or you may enter online using a credit card. There will be a $10 charge for all returned checks. Credit cards will be charged within 90 days of contest deadline.
Awards:
1st Place: $1,000 (USD)
2nd Place: $500 (USD)
3rd Place: $250 (USD)
4th Place: $50 to Blick Art Materials
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2010
The Rhode Island State Police Force was founded in 1925 with the motto, “In the Service of the State.” They are a statewide law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in all 39 cities and towns. There are presently 215 sworn members and 51 civilian staff members. Their main charge is to enforce all motor vehicle and criminal statutes of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island and to assist city, town and federal law enforcement agencies. To that end, their work ethic is reflected in the Division Creed as follows:
You are always to remember that you are in the Division of State Police and In the Service of the State. It is a call of honor. It requires unselfish devotion to duty, the highest type of honesty, and downright courage.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Completion Date: Scheduled for fall 2010
Budget: $160,000
Applicants must be at least 18 years or older and be a resident of one of the border states. At least two works of art must be submitted. Maximum of three works can be submitted.
LifeSmarts, the Ultimate Consumer Challenge, is a Free consumer education competition open to teens in grades 6-12. The competition tests students on their knowledge of
* Personal Finance
* Health and Safety
* Environment
* Technology
* Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Take a practice quiz and see if you’re ready for the ultimate consumer challenge. Gather your friends and form a team. Each team needs an adult sponsor or coach.
Coaches may enter more than one team, but only one team from each school or organization may qualify for the state competition. So hurry and get your team signed up.
Public schools needing mentors
Want to have your school compete in the LifeSmarts competition but can’t make the time commitment? Get assistance from a mentor. Contact the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support (OCISS) at (808)733-9141 or the Corporate and Community Partnerships Office at (808)586-3687.
Volunteers needed as mentors
Want to share your expertise and life experiences with Hawaii’s youth? Volunteers are needed to help guide students in any or all of the LifeSmarts subject areas. Sessions are scheduled independently with schools and should be held between September 1 and November 30. LifeSmarts will provide volunteers with teaching resources. Sign up to become a mentor at www.helphawaiischools.com by clicking on Mentoring/eMentoring under Support Services and fill in LifeSmarts in the additional information box. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Judy Nagasako, Corporate and Community Partnerships Office of the Department of Education, at (808)586-3687.
High School Competition (grades 9-12) Online Competition
* September 14, 2009 to December 7, 2009 (11 pm EST)
Scores will be tabulated and the highest scoring teams will be invited to the State Competition, which will be held in Honolulu on February 20, 2010. The winning team at the State Competition will represent Hawaii at the National Competition in Miami Beach, Florida April 24-27, 2010.
Middle School Competition (grades 6-8) Online Competition Only
* September 14, 2009 to March 12, 2010
Students in grades 6-8 will compete only online. National winners will be announced after the competition closes.
LifeSmarts is run by the National Consumers League and brought to you by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in partnership with the Hawaii Credit Union League and the Better Business Bureau Foundation of Hawaii.
Call the LifeSmarts State Coordinator, Jackie Choy at 586-2760 for more information or for your free Coach’s Guide.
Both teachers and students can win cash and other prizes for submitting an essay. Listed below are the prizes that will be given out in each region during the 2009-2010 competition. Read more…
International competition on drawing for women Jaka bede 2010. The subject of the competition is a woman, modern and fashionable, joyful and upset one, a wife, mother and a friend but not also a sportswoman, a physician or just the woman. Everybody knows that it is not possible to live without her. Read more…
The Scott Prize is an international annual prize for a first collection of short stories by a single author. Entrants must not have been published before, and must permanently reside in the UK & Ireland, the USA, or Australia & New Zealand. Read more…
Djudicator: Alison Chisholm, First Prize: £200, Second Prize: £100, Third Prize: £50 In addition: £25 Humour Prize; £25 Local Prize. Read more…
The Great American Song Contest Not the Biggest Just the Best! Would you like to get your songs heard and reviewed by qualified music-industry professionals? Would you like to gain recognition, win prizes, and promote your songs to publishers, producers and the music media? Read more…
