Crafters and upcyclers have the chance at prizes for creations from January 3 – 25, 2017
Today CBC Vancouver launches a new contest, #UPCYCLEWIN, where crafty and environmentally conscious Vancouverites can enter to win through social media until January 25, 2017. Contest details are found at cbc.ca/bc.
Upcycling is the practice of reusing discarded objects or material in such a way to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. Contest entrants should tweet or Instagram before & after photos or videos of their best upcycle projects, tagging @CBCVancouver and using the hashtag #UPCYCLEWIN.
The finished projects will be judged by well-known CBC personalities, including Steven Sabados, co-host of the popular lifestyle show The Goods; Gloria Macarenko, host of B.C. Almanac, The Story From Here, and local lifestyle show Our Vancouver; and Sheryl MacKay, host of North by Northwest and winner of the 2016 Citizen of Craft award by the Craft Council of B.C. Once the finalists are selected, voting will be open to the general public to choose the ultimate winner of #UPCYCLEWIN.
Projects will be judged on originality, functionality, intricacy and the overall look. Entries must use a minimum of 75% upcycled materials, and the contest is open to anyone 19 years or older. Only one entry per person is permitted. In addition to the winning project being featured by CBC Vancouver, winners will also receive CBC Vancouver merchandise and a fully inclusive, sustainable dining experience for four at Forage in Vancouver.
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