[IBC] BOIDA 2003
The Ben Oki International Design Award
(BOIDA) is an annual competition sponsored by Cheryl and Charles Owens of Elkhart, IN, USA which has been coordinated by BCI since 1991. It is designed to encourage and recognize new talent in the world bonsai community and provides a US$1500.00 cash prize and an engraved plaque in recognition of outstanding bonsai design. The Owens have stated that they want this award to be for amateurs and that they hope the competition will field many entries from clubs all over the world. Unfortunately, many people have apparently felt that they do not have a chance with their bonsai. Mrs. Owens counters, “The purpose of the award is to encourage novices to do more refined work … to work hard and to improve their art and their talents. Ben has been an inspiration to me as a beginner, and we hope other novices also find him inspirational.” The July 1 entry deadline for BOIDA 2003 is fast approaching. Linda Brant, the BCI Executive Director who is also the Awards Coordinator, has informed me that entries which usually come in at the last minute are coming in slower than usual this year. It is not too late to get your photographs made and sent. Go to http://bonsai-bci.com/boida.htm for full directions on how to enter and to download your entry form. You never know, you just might win! BOIDA is open to any individual who is a member of BCI or a member of a BCI club who has not earned more than US$100 in the previous year from their bonsai related efforts and who is considered by her or his peers to be an amateur. It is designed to encourage and recognize new talents in the world bonsai community. This award is a big deal! Get your entry in now, before it's too late. Check out some of the past winners at the IBC Virtual Gallery at: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ag...rnetbonsaiclub Send all submissions to: Linda Brant, Executive Director Bonsai Clubs International 104 Henry Drive Royersford, PA 19468 USA Alan Walker BCI President ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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