However, the number of contests out there seems to be proliferating, and some look to be little more than scams. For example, I recently received a mailer for the so-called “Media Achievement Awards,” “honoring the best in media communications.”
Here are some gems from their brochure copy.
- Our judges are award winning, fun, look forward to every competition!
- Submissions will be judged not against other entries but on its own merit.
- We offer two award levels of awards.
- We value your privacy. Entries are not returned and destroyed after the judging process.
Apparently someone (who may not have English as a first language) has decided to cash in and start his own creative competition. Got an extra $50 to burn — and $175 to buy a statuette when you “win”? Send in your entry today!
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