2012 National Design Contest Terms & Conditions

In celebration of “The Art of Flowers” and floral artisans across the country, Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc. is hosting its 2nd Annual National Open House & Design Contest.

The Contest will be held from January 18th 2012 thru January 25th 2012.

Table of Contents:
Registration
Prizes
Rules
Content
Submission for Preliminary Voting
Voting
Important Dates
Fine Print
Event Partners

REGISTRATION

  • Registration will take place online December 9th – 28th, 2011
  • Entrants must be existing Mayesh customers
  • Complimentary Mayesh flower contest boxes for the first 300 registrants. Any subsequent registrants will be charged a $20 fee for Box A (Garden) or a $30 fee for Box B (Exotic)
  • Entrants will have the option to pick from two (2) different “Mayesh Flower Boxes” 
  • The following is a description of each contest box (Mayesh reserves the right to make substitutions on product as necessary and colors may vary):
    • Box A – Garden
      • 3st Succulents, 1bu Dusty Miller, 1bu Curly Willow Tips, 12st Roses, 5st Green Ball Dianthus, 1bu Ivy green, 1bu Lily Grass, 1bu Galax
    • Box B – Exotic
      • 5st Mokara Dendro, 1st Mini Cymbidium, 10st Mini Calla, 1bu Horsetail, 1bu Ti Leaves, 5st Umbrella Fern, 3st Ginger
  • Entrants out of the Mayesh pick up or delivery range will assume all shipping charges
  • For entrants within the Mayesh pick up or delivery range, delivery may be included with your daily order, otherwise subject to a delivery fee 
  • Registration must be completed on line 
  • Registration will close December 28th 2011 11:55 PM PST 
  • One entry per person

PRIZES

Grand Prize (1)
Trip for 1 to Miami includes:
  • 1 ticket (full registration) to the 2012 AIFD National Symposium "Caliente" July 12-16
  • 1 Round trip tickets at a mutually agreed upon time
  • Hotel for 6 days and 5 nights
  • Tour of Mayesh Facility
2nd Prize (1):
  •  iPad 2

3rd Prize (1):
  •  1 Year Subscription to Fusion Flowers magazine (6 issues)
  • $200 Mayesh Wholesale Florist gift certificate

Location Prize (16):
  • The book, “Bella Bouquets” by Alicia Schwede

RULES

Content

  • Designs can only contain fresh flowers from the “Mayesh Flower Box”. Contestants are not obligated to use all flowers or even all varieties in his/her design.
  • Design should fit within dimensions of 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide
  • All entries become the property of Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc. and could be used for donation, promotion and publicity.
  • For “Mayesh Flower Boxes” that ship, we recommend you ship with an order, otherwise will ship sometime between January 12th – 16th 2012.
    • Your flower box will be free but will ship F.O.B.
  • “Mayesh Flower Boxes” will be available for pick up sometime between January 12th and 16th 2012 at the Mayesh location specified at the time of registration.
  • Entrants assume freight costs.

Submission for preliminary voting
  • SHIPPING Customers: 
    • “Mayesh Flower Boxes” that will be shipped, completed design must be submitted with the following:
      • 4 photos – front side, right side, left side, and 1 picture with a measuring tape to ensure the design fits into the 3ft x 3 ft dimension requirements
        • Please name each photo .jpg file as such – front, back, right, and left
      • E-mail to sabrina@mayesh.com  
      • Deadline January 17th 2012 7:00 am PST
  • Local Branch Customers:
    • “Mayesh Flower Boxes” that have been picked up or delivered must submit completed design to Mayesh location where product was received by 12:00 pm on January 17th 2012 (the day before the Open House).
    • If any entry is larger than the 3ft x 3 ft dimension then the entry will be disqualified. However, disqualified designs will be displayed and sent as a donation with the rest of the group. 

Voting

Winners will be selected by popular vote through two phases of judging:
  • Phase I - Location Level 
    • Customers will vote on best Design at location open houses
      • All Shipping customers who email their entries will be voted on by Mayesh personnel
    • One winning design per location (15 total; all shipping customers will be grouped as 1 location)
    • One winning design for e-mail submitted entries (1 total)
    • 16 total entries will move on to Phase II - National Level voting
    • Local voting occurs January 18th 2012 during locations’ regular business hours. 
      • One vote per person for his/her single favorite design 
    • January 20th 2012 All location winners’ designs will be featured at www.mayesh.com
  • Phase II - National Level
    • January 20th 2012 at 7:00 AM PST online voting for the National Winner will commence
    • One vote per computer for your single favorite design (any duplicate votes will be removed)
  • January 25th 2012 at 7:00 PM PST voting for Mayesh Design Contest Winner closes
  • January 27th 2012 the National Contest Winners will be announced 

Important Dates

  • December 9th – 28th, 2011 - Online registration for contest 
  • January 10th – 16th, 2012 - Pick up, delivery, or shipping of contest flowers from Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc. depending on Mayesh location
  • January 17th 2012 - Bring contest entry to Mayesh by 12:00 pm
  • January 18th 2012 – National Open House at all local branches
  • Stay to visit, learn about our programs and vote for your favorite design
  • January 20th – 25th, 2012 - Go on line to www.mayesh.com/2012contest/Voting.aspx to vote for National winner
  • January 27th 2012 - Go on line to www.mayesh.com to see top three winning designs 

Fine Print 

  • Contestants must be current customers of Mayesh Wholesale Florist and in good standing.
  • Recipients of free flowers must turn in a design on January 17th 2011 by 12:00 pm or they will be liable for the cost of the contest flowers ($20 for Box A, $30 for Box B).
  • Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc. reserves the right to close registration at any time should the number of respondents become unmanageable.
  • Mayesh reserves the right to change the components (variety, color or quantity) of a Contest box based on availability.
  • Completed design and submitted photos become the property of Mayesh Wholesale and may be used in donation, promotion and publicity.
  • By registering for the event, you are agreeing to all terms & conditions set forth above.
  • Dates and times are subject to change based on need.

EVENT PARTNERS - Prizes

   
 http://bellabouquetbook.com/   http://www.fusionflowers.com/

 

EVENT PARTNERS - Fresh Product

wholesale flower vendor sponsors
wholesale flower vendor sponsors

Zion Orchids