Golden Heart Awards: Contest Deadlines
2010 Golden Heart Contest
Important Dates and Deadlines
Note: All deadlines must be met by 5 p.m. Central Time. All deadlines are final.
September 21, 2009
2010 Golden Heart Contest opens to entries.
November 16, 2009
Entry forms and fees must be received by the RWA Office.
November 16, 2009
In case of dispute as to whether the entry form and fee were received, the entrant must produce proof of receipt via copy of canceled check, front and back, or evidence of a credit card charge.
December 2, 2009
Entered works must be received in the RWA Office. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in disqualification and forfeiture of the entry fee.
December 31, 2009
Preliminary-round judging begins.
March 1, 2010
Preliminary-round score sheets due to RWA Office.
March 25, 2010
Notification will be sent to finalists by two-day delivery. Phone calls to notify finalists will also commence. Release of official finalist list on RWA Web site by 2 p.m. Central Time.
April 14, 2010
Final-round judging begins.
June 1, 2010
RWA Office to receive all final-round score sheets.
