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Important Dates - 19th Annual Contest (2026-2027)


Contest Period Begins: October 23, 2026

Contest Period Ends: Entries must be POST-MARKED by February 19, 2027. (all entries must be postmarked and mailed by this date)

Finalists Announced: (on or about) April 9, 2027

Finalists' Video Deadline (only the 12 finalists will complete this round): May 10, 2027

Winners and Runners-Up Announced: (on or about) May 27, 2027