Deadline: 12 October 2012
Makilahok sa pagtataguyod ng sariling atin! Share your potful of food stories celebrating our culinary heritage. Tell your authentic and one-of-a-kind culinary stories in different ways- essay writing, visual essay, or audio-video essay and be a part of this nationwide activity of promoting Philippine cuisine and heritage. Exceptional stories deserve great rewards. Join and win exciting and awesome prizes and experiences.
OFFICIAL RULES AND COMPLETE MECHANICS
No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. Any purchases will not increase your chances of winning.
NOTE: Please read and understand the Official Rules of Mama Sita’s Pamanang Sarap Essay Contest before joining. Entry in this promotion establishes your acceptance of the official rules.
1. ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all interested participants. Participants need to be creative and artistic in creating essays in all forms- written, visuals, or audio-video essays. Participants should have an authentic and one-of-a-kind culinary story to tell.
You are not eligible to enter or win a prize, if you are an/a:
2. SPONSOR: The Sponsor is Marigold Marketing Inc. 538 North South Compound, Jenny’s Avenue, Maybunga, Pasig City, Philippines.
3. TERM/ DURATION PERIOD: The contest begins on August 2012 and ends on October 2012. Entries must be in on October 12, 2012 not later than 5:00 pm. In addition, all entries become the property of Sponsor and may be displayed, exhibited and used by the sponsor without compensating and/or notifying the owner.
4. HOW TO JOIN: Think of your best-kept culinary tradition, experience, or practice. Choose the preferred media where you can best express your ideas and follow the given material length and format:
Essay Writing
Visual Essay
Audio-Visual Essay
3. Entries may be written in English or Filipino. Other native dialects are encouraged yet accompanied with comprehensible and appropriate subtitle.
4. Download and fill up the entry form. Make sure to accomplish all information required.
5. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
6. CONTEST PRIZES
IMPORTANT: No prize transfer, assignment or substitution by Winners permitted. In the event of unavailability, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes in which case a prize of equal or greater monetary value, determined in Sponsor’s reasonable discretion, will be awarded. Should a winner make any false statement(s) in any documents referenced herein, the winner will be required to promptly return to Sponsor his/her prize, or the cash value thereof. An entrant will not be officially declared a winner until the entrant’s parent/legal guardian has been contacted and has signed all required documentation or unless all legal documents are signed and submitted.
7. JUDGING | All entries will be evaluated using just ONE set of Criteria:
Winners will be determined only after the two screening processes have been made.
INITIAL SCREENING: The contest committee will form a group of evaluators, all who are knowledgeable and reliable, to select twenty (20) prospect entries. When the initial screening is made, all qualified entries will be forwarded to the pre-selected panel of credible judges.
FINAL SCREENING: There will be a panel of reliable and knowledgeable judges who will evaluate all qualified entries using the set of criteria. All entries will be ranked accordingly based on the total percentage each entry got.
Judging takes place on October 13, 2012. Potential winners (their parents and legal guardians) will be notified via phone call, email, and snail mail on Oct. 22, 2012.
THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
8. ENTRANT LICENSES/RELEASES: The Sponsor is granted a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual and non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entries submitted (along with a name credit) in connection to the contest and its promotion in any media. Entrants (and their respective parents and legal guardians) further hereby waive all moral rights in and to the entries in favor of the Sponsor. Authorized Parties will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such use.
9. THIRD PARTY RELEASES: Participants are responsible for obtaining, prior to the submission of entries, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit the exhibition and use of the entry set forth in the Official Rules without additional compensation. Signature of parents should be submitted for any person appearing below legal age. Upon Sponsor’s request, each entrant must be prepared to submit signed releases and/or licenses from all persons who appear in the entry, from copyright owner of any artwork, sculpture or other copyrighted material that appears in the entry, and from owners of private properties, authorizing the sponsor to reproduce, display and create derivative works of the entries in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest, in any media now or hereafter known, including, but not limited to: display at a potential exhibition of winners; publication of a book featuring select entries in the Contest.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By participating, entrants (and their parents or legal guardians) agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsor, its partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents and their employees, officers, directors, and representatives from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this Contest or any Contest-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder.
11. CONDITIONS: Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, damaged, mutilated, incomplete, illegible, misdirected, or postage-due mail. Entries void if the Sponsor determines the entry to not be an original, or if the entries are illegible, incomplete, damaged, irregular, altered, counterfeit, produced in error or obtained through fraud or theft. Entrants also agree (a) to be bound by these Official Rules; (b) that the decisions of the judges are final on all matters relating to the Contest; and (c) if he/she wins that Sponsor may use the winning entry and each winner’s name, photograph, likeness, and/or voice in any publicity or advertising relating to the Contest or future promotions without compensation or approval. In the event that the selected winner(s) of any prize are/is ineligible or refuses the prize, the prize will be forfeited and Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may choose whether to award the prize to another winner.
12. WINNERS LIST: Names and residence of winners will be posted online or in print ads on or prior to October 22, 2012. Notice to individuals: removal from mailing list: Any individual (or other duly authorized person) may elect to exclude the name and address of that individual from all lists used by Sponsor. To elect to have an individual’s name excluded from all such lists, submit a removal request via email on mgakuwentongpagkain@gmail.com on or before October 22, 2012. Sponsor may use this notification system to prohibit mailing of all skill contests or other similar activities to such individual.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: mgakuwentongpagkain@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mgakwentongpagkain
Makilahok sa pagtataguyod ng sariling atin! Share your potful of food stories celebrating our culinary heritage. Tell your authentic and one-of-a-kind culinary stories in different ways- essay writing, visual essay, or audio-video essay and be a part of this nationwide activity of promoting Philippine cuisine and heritage. Exceptional stories deserve great rewards. Join and win exciting and awesome prizes and experiences.
OFFICIAL RULES AND COMPLETE MECHANICS
No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. Any purchases will not increase your chances of winning.
NOTE: Please read and understand the Official Rules of Mama Sita’s Pamanang Sarap Essay Contest before joining. Entry in this promotion establishes your acceptance of the official rules.
1. ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all interested participants. Participants need to be creative and artistic in creating essays in all forms- written, visuals, or audio-video essays. Participants should have an authentic and one-of-a-kind culinary story to tell.
You are not eligible to enter or win a prize, if you are an/a:
- Employees of Sponsor
- Its affiliates and subsidiaries
- Immediate family of employees (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless where they live)
- Persons living in the same household of such individuals, whether or not related.
2. SPONSOR: The Sponsor is Marigold Marketing Inc. 538 North South Compound, Jenny’s Avenue, Maybunga, Pasig City, Philippines.
3. TERM/ DURATION PERIOD: The contest begins on August 2012 and ends on October 2012. Entries must be in on October 12, 2012 not later than 5:00 pm. In addition, all entries become the property of Sponsor and may be displayed, exhibited and used by the sponsor without compensating and/or notifying the owner.
4. HOW TO JOIN: Think of your best-kept culinary tradition, experience, or practice. Choose the preferred media where you can best express your ideas and follow the given material length and format:
Essay Writing
- Length: maximum of 2000 words
- Format: hard copy (typed or handwritten) OR soft copy (MS Word or PDF)
Visual Essay
- Length: maximum of 2000 words
- Format: hard copy (typed or handwritten) OR soft copy (MS Word or PDF)
Audio-Visual Essay
- Length: maximum of 10 minutes
- Format: MP4 or WAV
3. Entries may be written in English or Filipino. Other native dialects are encouraged yet accompanied with comprehensible and appropriate subtitle.
4. Download and fill up the entry form. Make sure to accomplish all information required.
5. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Together with the entry form, submit your entry to Marigold Marketing Inc. 538 North South Compound, Jenny’s Avenue, Maybunga, Pasig City, Philippines or email it to mgakuwentongpagkain@gmail.com.
- A confirmation will be sent informing that the contest committee has received your entry.
- A participant can submit more than one entry. However, entries will be submitted one at a time.
- Only authentic and original entries are accepted. Plagiarism results to automatic disqualification.
- Participants below 18 years old should include a letter of consent signed by their parents and/or guardians. You may create your own letter or you can download the letter template on our website.
6. CONTEST PRIZES
- GRAND WINNER: One grand winner will be chosen. He/she will be receiving a P20,000 cash prize, and a Mama Sita gold medal, or may choose to be enrolled in a culinary course worth 20,000.00 plus Mama Sita gift packs and an option to take Mama Sita’s Culinary tour: Following the footsteps of Mama Sita.
- FIRST RUNNERS-UP: He/she will be receiving a 10,00 cash prize, Mama Sita Silver medal, and an option to take Mama Sita’s Culinary tour: Following the footsteps of Mama Sita plus Mama Sita gift packs.
- SECOND RUNNERS UP: He/she will be given the following prizes: (a) 5,000 cash prize; (b) Mama Sita Bronze medal; (3) and an option to have Mama Sita’s culinary tour: Following the footsteps of Mama Sita plus Mama Sita gift packs
- CONSOLATION PRIZES: Seven (7) consolation prizes will be given away which include 2,000 cash prize and Mama Sita gift packs.
- TOKEN FOR THE ESSAY SUBJECTS (Grand winner entry): The subjects of the winning contestants will receive Php 5,000.00 and be invited to a culinary tour following the footsteps of Mama Sita.
IMPORTANT: No prize transfer, assignment or substitution by Winners permitted. In the event of unavailability, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes in which case a prize of equal or greater monetary value, determined in Sponsor’s reasonable discretion, will be awarded. Should a winner make any false statement(s) in any documents referenced herein, the winner will be required to promptly return to Sponsor his/her prize, or the cash value thereof. An entrant will not be officially declared a winner until the entrant’s parent/legal guardian has been contacted and has signed all required documentation or unless all legal documents are signed and submitted.
7. JUDGING | All entries will be evaluated using just ONE set of Criteria:
- Content 40% Depth of the story
- Presentation 30% Creativity in the chosen medium
- Originality 20% Richness of tradition
- Overall Impact 10% Overall appeal
Winners will be determined only after the two screening processes have been made.
INITIAL SCREENING: The contest committee will form a group of evaluators, all who are knowledgeable and reliable, to select twenty (20) prospect entries. When the initial screening is made, all qualified entries will be forwarded to the pre-selected panel of credible judges.
FINAL SCREENING: There will be a panel of reliable and knowledgeable judges who will evaluate all qualified entries using the set of criteria. All entries will be ranked accordingly based on the total percentage each entry got.
Judging takes place on October 13, 2012. Potential winners (their parents and legal guardians) will be notified via phone call, email, and snail mail on Oct. 22, 2012.
THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
8. ENTRANT LICENSES/RELEASES: The Sponsor is granted a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual and non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entries submitted (along with a name credit) in connection to the contest and its promotion in any media. Entrants (and their respective parents and legal guardians) further hereby waive all moral rights in and to the entries in favor of the Sponsor. Authorized Parties will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such use.
9. THIRD PARTY RELEASES: Participants are responsible for obtaining, prior to the submission of entries, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit the exhibition and use of the entry set forth in the Official Rules without additional compensation. Signature of parents should be submitted for any person appearing below legal age. Upon Sponsor’s request, each entrant must be prepared to submit signed releases and/or licenses from all persons who appear in the entry, from copyright owner of any artwork, sculpture or other copyrighted material that appears in the entry, and from owners of private properties, authorizing the sponsor to reproduce, display and create derivative works of the entries in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest, in any media now or hereafter known, including, but not limited to: display at a potential exhibition of winners; publication of a book featuring select entries in the Contest.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By participating, entrants (and their parents or legal guardians) agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsor, its partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents and their employees, officers, directors, and representatives from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this Contest or any Contest-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder.
11. CONDITIONS: Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, damaged, mutilated, incomplete, illegible, misdirected, or postage-due mail. Entries void if the Sponsor determines the entry to not be an original, or if the entries are illegible, incomplete, damaged, irregular, altered, counterfeit, produced in error or obtained through fraud or theft. Entrants also agree (a) to be bound by these Official Rules; (b) that the decisions of the judges are final on all matters relating to the Contest; and (c) if he/she wins that Sponsor may use the winning entry and each winner’s name, photograph, likeness, and/or voice in any publicity or advertising relating to the Contest or future promotions without compensation or approval. In the event that the selected winner(s) of any prize are/is ineligible or refuses the prize, the prize will be forfeited and Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may choose whether to award the prize to another winner.
12. WINNERS LIST: Names and residence of winners will be posted online or in print ads on or prior to October 22, 2012. Notice to individuals: removal from mailing list: Any individual (or other duly authorized person) may elect to exclude the name and address of that individual from all lists used by Sponsor. To elect to have an individual’s name excluded from all such lists, submit a removal request via email on mgakuwentongpagkain@gmail.com on or before October 22, 2012. Sponsor may use this notification system to prohibit mailing of all skill contests or other similar activities to such individual.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: mgakuwentongpagkain@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mgakwentongpagkain
