Note that it is possible for a person to be considered a professional in one category, but still be an amateur in a different category. All photos and flat artwork must be matted or flush-mounted. Any recognizable people in the photos must be members of the entrant's immediate family or accompanied by a copy of a standard photographic release form signed by each non-family member in the photo. All Beardie videos must be submitted on a standard, U.S. format VHS cassette. More than one entry may be included on the same tape cassette.
Videos are limited to five minutes in length.
The five-minute rules will be strictly enforced. Crafts All other type of Beardie-related artwork or crafts not specifically mentioned above shall be entered in this classification. Please identify each piece submitted with a name and mailing address attached to some hidden part of the piece. No signatures or other identifies should be visible on the pieces entered. Awards and prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each art, photography, and craft category.