Important Dates - 18th Annual Contest (2025-2026)

Contest Period Begins: October 24, 2025

Contest Period Ends: Entries must be POST-MARKED by February 20, 2026. (all entries must be postmarked and mailed by this date)

Finalists Announced: (on or about) April 10, 2026

Finalists' Video Deadline (only the 12 finalists will complete this round): May 11, 2026

Winners and Runners-Up Announced: (on or about) May 28, 2026

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