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Judging and Prizes

Award Criteria

A panel of independent judges will be asked to judge all the art entries. The objective is to find:

1. "Art that best portrays an inspiring cancer journey." Any subject may be selected—it's the reflection of the journey and what gives it meaning in the art that counts.
2. The narrative that accompanies the art will be equally important in illustrating how one has met the challenges of the cancer journey or has made life-affirming changes.

Judging Categories

Judging will be by participant group (person diagnosed with cancer, health care professional, etc.) and art category (Oil, Acrylic, etc.), and by Best of Exhibition in 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize.

Best of Participant Category–3 winners in all

For example, Best Entry from a Friend, Family Member or Caregiver.

Best of Participant Category in each Art Medium–18 winners in all.

For example, Best Oil by a Person Diagnosed with Cancer

Best of Exhibition

1st prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize

Selection of Winners

The Panel of Judges

The independent panel of judges will be comprised of independent judges including cancer survivors, oncologists, health care professionals, journalists and cancer advocates.

Prizes

Prizes consist of contributions made to the artist's cancer charity of choice and will be awarded by category and type of entrant. All prize winners will be selected by a prestigious panel of independent judges. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners will also be invited to the media briefing announcing the winners of the competition in the fall of 2008 in New York City.

Best of Exibition winners

• 1st prize winner (overall winner) = $10,000 donation
• 2nd prize winner = $5,000 donation
• 3rd prize winner = $2,500 donation

Best of Participant Category winners

$1,000 donation each

Best of Participant Category in each Art Medium

$1,000 donation each

Charity organizations selected to receive monetary contributions must be classified as 501(c)3 tax exempt, non-profit organizations. These prizes cannot be changed and are non-exchangeable and non-transferable. The competition and prizes are subject to U.S. law and regulations, which may prevent individuals accepting the awards / benefits / acknowledgement of this program.