From staff reports
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting submissions for the 2018 Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest.
Theme submissions are judged by their usability. The criteria are as follows:
- Appropriate for media
- Catchy wording
- Appealing
- Marketable on merchandise and printed advertisements
The theme winner receives a $50 gift certificate, two tickets to the Miss Junior and Miss Teen ALF scholarship program, two Autumn Leaf tumblers and a 2018 ALF T-shirt. The winner also receives invitations to the VIP Brunch, sponsor reception and to ride in the Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves” parade. In addition, the winner is invited to the annual awards dinner.
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry board of directors will judge the theme. The creator of the winning theme will be notified as soon as a decision is reached. All decisions made by the judges are final.
Anyone living, working or attending school in Clarion County can submit theme ideas. All submissions must be made no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4. This deadline is firm and will not change.
All entries become the sole property of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry. When entering a theme, the name, address and phone number of the creator should be included with the entry.
Entries may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Clarion Area Chamber of Business at Industry office at Autumn Leaf Festival; Attention: 2018 theme; 650 Main St., Clarion, Pa. 16214, or emailed to info@clarionpa.com. For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber at (814) 226-9161.