‘QUEEN OF GEMS’ OPAL DRESS DESIGN COMPETITION 2008


To be held at the WINTON OPAL FESTIVAL  Friday 4th & Saturday 5th July 2008

Winning Dress Design 2006  Designed by Melissa Eliott - Winton
                                                                                                       Photograph Courtesy of Sash Whitehead - Winton


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUEEN OF GEMS OPAL DRESS DESIGN COMPETITION FOR 2008

Friday 4th & Saturday 5th July 2008 in Winton Queensland.
IMPORTANT : PLEASE READ ALL RULES AND CONDITIONS THEN SIGN ENTRY FORM.           ENTRY FORM

AIM:-
The QBOA is endeavouring to tap into the wealth of talent we know exists and to promote this wonderful national treasure called OPAL, “The Queen of Gems.”
Opal is Australia’s National Gemstone. Per caret precious opal is more valuable than diamonds and rightly so, for no other gem known to man can compare with the play of colour and patterns which create its dazzling beauty.

PARTICIPANTS:-
The competition is for non Professionals.


CATEGORIES:-
CATEGORY 1:- Evening Elegance - As the name implies this is a traditionally formal evening outfit.
CATEGORY 2:- Any other item of Apparel - this category allows the designers creative imagination to run wild to create an article of apparel in any medium.

ENTRY FEES:-
$30-00 Non refundable fee for each entry.

PRIZES AWARDED:-
1 prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the overall winner which will be chosen from both categories combined.

CRITERIA FOR DESIGN ENTRIES:-
Submitted entries must be original designs that have not been put on display or commercialised before.
There is no limit to the number of designs entered, but each entry can only be entered in one category.
Designs in both categories must be inspired by Boulder Opal and its natural environment.
A short written description of the garment including an explanation of the opal inspiration for the design must be attached to the entry this may be used by the MC on the night the winner is announced.
Dress size to be size 12 or 14 unless you provide your own model for the parade.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:-
Insurance of the entries to and from Winton is the responsibility of the entrant. Your failure to secure insurance in no way shifts responsibility to QBOA.
While the QBOA will take every precaution to ensure the security of the entries, including insurance against theft, loss or damage, QBOA will accept NO liability nor give any specific guarantee against theft, loss or damage of the entry.
The QBOA accepts all entries in good faith, on the basis that they are original works which comply with the conditions of entry. The QBOA accepts no responsibility for any entry that is subsequently found not to be original. The QBOA also reserves the right to remove any entry from competition without explanation and/or rescind any award.
Entrants must allow their entries to be modelled at the Gala Dinner Dance on 7/7/08 when the winner will be announced.
The QBOA reserves the right to photograph the entries for use in all QBOA marketing and publicity activities.
Nominations and payment of entries close on Friday 8/6/08.
Entries must be delivered to QBOA free of all freight or other charges no later than Friday 22/6/08.
Return of entries by registered post must be paid for by the entrant.
CANCELLATIONS will not be entitled to a refund.
QBOA reserves the right to refuse any entry that is late or does not conform to the specific Rules and conditions of entry.

JUDGING:-
Entries will be code numbered for anonymity for judging and the finalists shall be paraded on the final night at the Gala Dinner Dance on 5/7/08 where the winner shall be announced.
The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
At the discretion of the judging panel additional prizes such as High Commendation, Commendation or Certificate of Merit may be awarded.

Judging Criteria and Score:-
OPAL INSPIRATION 50
TECHNICAL SKILLS 30
CREATIVE FLARE 20

 

ENTRY FORM


QUEENSLAND BOULDER OPAL ASSOCIATION Inc.,
P.O. Box 334, Winton. Qld. 4735.

Narelle Banning Phone 07-46571565
Email qboa@bigpond.com.au

Website www.qboa.com.au