The Janet Durand Award
Sponsored by North Carolina Shell Club
The Award honors the memory of long time North Carolina Shell Club member and Treasurer Janet Durand. Janet was well known for shell craft as a regular fixture at club meetings.
They award is present to the best entry within the Art and Craft Category 22, Using Actual Shells where the exhibitor has used only material they have self-collected. The shells, other sea life, drift wood etc, must be entirely self-collected by the entrant. No shell, sea life, etc., that is traded for, received as gift or purchased may be included in the work.
North Carolina Shell Show Awards
Sponsored by North Carolina Shell Club
Best Shell In Show
The one shell the judges determine to be the most remarkable and/or striking that inspires the pursuit of the best and unusual. The Award is made to the best shell whether part of an exhibit entry or as a single specimen. The Award may be given to an exhibit earning any other major award at the same shell show. A shell can receive this award only once in any North Carolina Shell Show.
Best Self-Collected Shell
This is the one self-collected shell in the show that the judges determine to be most noteworthy by species, quality inspiring others in the personal pursuit of the finest shells. The specimen can be entered as single stand alone shell or as part of a larger scientific exhibit. The Award may be given to an exhibit earning any other major award at the same shell show. The shell may also receive the Best Shell In Show award. A shell may receive the Award only once in any North Carolina Shell Show.
Best Self-Collected Exhibit
All specimens including, marine - salt water and fresh water, land or fossil in an exhibit entered in one of the scientific categories must be self-collected. The Award may be given to an exhibit earning any other major award at the same shell show. An exhibit earning this award must be reworked at least 50% by specimens, text/label content and/or addition of content to qualify again for the Award at future NC shows it.
Best North Carolina Collection
All specimens including, marine – salt water or fresh water, land or and fossil must be self collected in North Carolina by the exhibitor. The award may be given to an exhibit earning anther major award at the same show. An exhibit earning this award must be reworked at least 50% by specimens, text/label content and/or addition of content to qualify again for the Award at future NC shows.
Best Novice Collection
The award is for an exhibitor entering a shell show for the first time. They may earn it with an entry in any of the scientific categories. The Award may be given to an exhibit earning any other major award at the same shell show including COA or DuPont. An exhibit earning this award must be reworked at least 50% by specimens, text/label content and/or addition of content to qualify again for the Award at future NC shows it. However the entrant may not qualify for this award any future shell shows.
Best Photography
The Award is presented to the single most remarkable, stunning photograph in the show of a mollusk(s) and/or shells. The photograph may be entered within Category 21“Shell Photography,” or as a component of an exhibit entered within one of the scientific categories. The Award may be given to an exhibit earning any other major award at the same shell show. A photograph may receive this award only once in any North Carolina Shell Show.
Best Arts and Crafts
The Award is presented to the entry that stands out as the best in the show. The work qualifying for the award may be entered in Category 22, “Arts And Crafts Using Actual Shells” or 23, “Arts and Crafts Depicting Shells.” Works t may receive this award only once in any North Carolina Shell Show.
People’s Choice Award
The recipient of the Award is elected by secret ballot by all visitors to the show. Visitors arriving to the show are encouraged to cast a ballot by the club greeters. They are oriented to the show and what to look for in an exhibit but their final decision is theirs alone. Ballots are collected by the Awards Committee before the close of the show on Saturday. The winner is announced at the Shell Show banquet Saturday evening.
Ribbons
First, Second and Third places are awarded in all categories in addition to any applicable trophies.
Judge’s Special Rosette
The Award is given to entries warranting special note for content, presentation or other parameters that promote the success of the shell show.
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To promote highest quality of the shell show, all Awards excepting “Peoples Choice,” will only be made if the judges determine an entry has been made deserving a given award by quality. For example an exhibit entered as the sole contender within a given category must fulfill the parameters of a high quality exhibit in order to earn a first place award in that category.