TO ENTER:
1. Create an original purse, handbag, or tote
2. Title your entry
3. Complete an official entry form
4. Enclose a $10 entry fee.

Send completed entry form and $10 entry fee to:

Trusted Partners/Immanuel UCC
Bags2Riches Contest
402 E. Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46225

Entries must be received by August 20, 2008.  Any bags received after that date or without the entry fee will not be eligible for the grand prize, but will be sold or included in the silent auction.

Finalist Judging:  All entries will be judged by representatives of the Sponsor, who will select ten (10) finalists. Criteria include originality, unique design elements, and quality of the workmanship.

The 10 finalists will be announced at the Bags2Riches Gala before September 28, 2008.  All bags not selected as a finalist will be included in the Silent Auction or Sale portion of the event.  The ten (10) finalists and up to 40 additional bags will be awarded a special Bags2Riches 2008 label.

Grand Prize Judging:  The Grand Prize winner will receive the most purchased votes.  The top 10 designs will be online beginning September 28 at www.bags2richesindy.org.  (Each of the Top 10 bags will be awarded to a lucky voter, who will be announced at the Bags2Riches Fashion Show.  Bags will be awarded after submission to National Publication.)

Prizes:  One Grand Prize of $1,000 cash will be awarded.  The Top 10 bags will be photographed by Donna Rice Photography and submitted to national magazines (publication not guaranteed).  The winning bag will be featured on Bags2Riches website and 2009 promotional materials.

Contestant Agreement:  Entry constitutes permission to use the winner’s name, picture, likeness and city and state of residence for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion for no additional compensation except where prohibited by law.

Your entry must be your original work. Entry to Bags2Riches relinquishes your ownership of the bag.

The Top 10 designers will be introduced at the October 8th Bags2Riches Fashion Show.