Eight years ago, Mayesh decided to try something new and launched a little contest to find their first Mayesh Design Star. Over time, we have worked with amazing designers, changed up the program every so often, and have helped bring flowers, design, and knowledge to floral designers across the globe. Fast forward from 2011 to today and this one small idea launched us into video production, which in turn has resulted with a library of over 500 videos with views nearing 5,000,000! Last year we decided to forgo the contest in lieu of hand selecting this year's designer, but we heard feedback from many that really wanted a chance to throw their hat into the ring and earn a spot in front of the Mayesh community to bring back the contest.
With that said, I want to let you know that we are going back to our roots by hosting a contest and having this year's winner focus solely on videos.
The time has come!! We are officially launching a search for our 2020 Mayesh Design Star! If you have dreamed about becoming a Mayesh Design Star, this is your chance to do just that! Be sure to have your entry in by August 31st. Scroll down to read the details and use the button to enter.
CONTEST OVERVIEW
DATES
- August 1 – August 31, 2019 – Accepting contest entries (ends 11:59PM EST)
- September 1 – 13, 2019 – Mayesh staff will review entries, conduct interviews & select 1 winner
- September 16, 2019 – the 2020 Mayesh Design Star winner will be announced!
PRIZE
- 2020 video series with worldwide floral industry exposure
- International trip – 2021 Mayesh International Experience (destination & dates to be determine by Mayesh and will take place in 2021)
- Airfare & accommodations for all travel destinations
- 10% off all 2020 Mayesh fresh floral purchases
- Monthly promotion of video via e-blast, blog, and social media
- Link to winners website
- Winner will be given rights to post Mayesh released videos on their website (altering video prohibited)
- The winner will receive the professional images from each video shoot
DETAILS
Remember Mayesh is looking for personality, creativity, and technique.
- Fill out the entry form and submit the following material to enter:
- A short (1-3 minute) selfie-style video introducing yourself that shows off your personality, and telling us why you want to be our next Mayesh Design Star.
- A link to view your design portfolio to showcase your range of design work.
- An outline of the details for your 12 videos in detail including the particular design techniques that will be discussed.
- Using a professional videographer is not mandatory.
- Previously submitted Mayesh Design Star contest videos will be disqualified.
- Contestants need to be a current Mayesh customer to participate.
- Judging criteria:
- Great personality that transcends on video
- Passion for their craft
- Creative, good design technique
- Knowledgeable about the use, and care & handling of flowers
- Tasteful
- Entries will not be public, other than the selected winner.
**At any time during the process of the contest, Mayesh reserves the right to change details, dates, times, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- We ask that before deciding on whether to enter that you carefully review the responsibilities of the winner of the contest. If you feel you will not have the time, interest or ability to fulfill the responsibilities listed below we respectfully ask you to not participate.
- Inability to complete all videos for the 2020 video design series to the satisfaction of Mayesh Wholesale Florist will result in forfeiture of prize.
- Winning designer will be required to sign a contract outlining obligations and agree to be an exclusive spokesperson for Mayesh for the entire year of 2020.
- Filming will take place at dates and places to be determined in 2019/2020. Mayesh will work with the Mayesh Design Star on what will work best for all parties involved. We will have 4 filming dates and create 3 videos on each date.
- Mayesh supplies all flowers used in videos (Mayesh reserves the right to determine focal flowers, and collaborates with winning designer as to recommendations for accompanying flowers and foliage’s).
- Mayesh supplies videographer and photographer.
- Designer will supply their own tools, resources, and a venue for filming.
- Final videos will be edited by videographer or Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc.
- Mayesh owns all rights to all videos.
OFFICIAL RULES
The “2020 Mayesh Design Star Contest” is sponsored Mayesh Wholesale Florist (“Sponsor”). This contest is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”). By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest, as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects. The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the promotion will be directed to Sponsor, not Facebook.
ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account prior to the beginning of the Contest Period. Eligible contestants must also be a current Mayesh customer. Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.
CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest begins at August 1, 2019 and ends at August 31, 2019, 11:59PM EST. (“Contest Period”). All entries (submissions) must be received on or before the time stated during that submission period. Sponsor reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest at their sole discretion.
HOW TO ENTER
You can enter the Contest through the Sponsor’s website. Entrants must fill out all required fields on the entry form and participate in the contest.
WINNER SELECTION
All eligible entries received during the Submission Period will gathered into a database at the end of the Submission Period. A winner will be chosen by a panel of judges selected by Sponsor.
The winners will be announced on or about September 12, 2019 on or around noon PST. Announcement and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address supplied on the potential prize winner’s entry form. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail account for winning notification and receipt or other communications related to this contest. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached by Administrator (or Sponsor) within three (3) days, using the contact information provided at the time of entry and/or cannot complete responsibilities as listed above, that potential winner shall forfeit the prize. Upon the request of the Sponsor, the potential winner may be required to return an Affidavit of Eligibility, and IRS W-9 form. If a potential winner fails to comply with these official rules, that potential winner will be disqualified. Prizes may not be awarded if an insufficient number of eligible entries are received.
PRIZE:
Grand Prize:
- 2020 video series with worldwide exposure
- International trip – 2021 Mayesh International Experience (destination & dates to be determine by Mayesh and will take place in 2021)
- Airfare & accommodations for all travel destinations
- 10% off all 2020 Mayesh fresh floral purchases
- Monthly promotion of video via e-blast, blog, and social media
- Link to winners website
- Winner will be given rights to post Mayesh released videos on their website (altering video prohibited)
Terms and conditions may apply. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
The prize is non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives are not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of the Contest, including, but not limited to, errors in any printing or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize. Any attempt to damage the content or operation of this Contest is unlawful and subject to possible legal action by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the Contest, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the Contest cannot be conducted as planned or should a virus, bug, tampering or unauthorized intervention, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Contest. In the event any tampering or unauthorized intervention may have occurred, Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries at issue. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives, and any telephone network or service providers, are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, line failure or malfunction of any telephone network, computer equipment or software, the inability to access any website or online service or any other error, human or otherwise.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, THE FACEBOOK PLATFORM, ADMINISTRATOR, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRIZE. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES.
PUBLICITY
By participating, each entrant grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.
SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORS
This contest is sponsored by:
Mayesh Wholesale Florist
5401 W. 104th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Any questions regarding this Contest should be directed to Mayesh here.