2010 Contest (closed)

TheArchaeologicalBox.com is proud to announce its 2010 contest for the Edna Gagner  International Bursary of Archaeological Studies. This scholarship, in honor of Mrs. Edna Gagner, a philanthropist of archaeology whose support allowed  the creation of TheArchaeologicalBox.com, is awarded annually to a university (or equivalent grade) student in order to encourage the study and practice of archeology.. This bursary of $1000CAD has been setup by TheArchaeologicalBox.com in order to encourage and recognize excellence in archaeological studies.

From varied disciplines, participants must demonstrate both their interest and  their archaeological knowledge in their project. The 2010 contest will encourage candidates to join together media and science. Throughout the summer, chronicle your archaeological internship via your TheArchaeologicalBox.com blog including photos, videos and even audio.

The rules are simple:

1. You must participate in a summer internship  relating directly or indirectly to archaeology (excavations, museum work, conservation, survey, restoration, etc.).
2. You must have a TheArchaeologicalBox.com user account;
3. You must fill out the entry form and send it via email before October 10th 2010. The form must include the signature of an internship supervisor;
4. Finally, you must publish at least four blog posts on TheArchaeologicalBox.com before October 10th, 2010.

Here's what we are looking for:

Share your internship experience while demonstrating your progress, your learning, your group interactions, etc.. Tell us what methods of excavation you are using, what conservation principles you are learning, what technical skills you are acquiring , all the while sharing questions and comments. Feel free to arouse our interest and that of your readers.

You are not participating in an internship this summer but will be registered at a University next Fall:

Discover the archaeological potential of a specific region. Whether at home or abroad, chronicle your archaeotouristic adventures throughout the summer while increasing your knowledge of the archaeological heritage of the chosen region (include photos, videos and audio). Publish at least four blog posts on TheArchaeologicalBox.com before October 10th, 2010.

You must fill out the entry form and send it via email before October 10, 2010. The form must be signed by a faculty member in order to  validate  your entry.

How to create your own blog on TheArchaeologicalBox.com:

1. Click here to create your own free "personal" type account on TheArchaeologicalBox.com -  if you are already a member, click here;
2. Once logged-in to TheArchaeologicalBox.com, activate your blog by creating a first post - click here or click on "add content" and then "blog entry";
3. To add a new post, simply repeat step # 2.

Here are some important rules to remember:

1. The Edna Gagner: Level 1 | International Bursary of Archaeological Studies will be worth $1,000CAD. The amount will be awarded in Canadian currency;
2. The contest is open to university students (or equivalent grade)  18 years of age and over . Participants must be members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com;
3. Participants must complete the entry form available online. The form must include a written certificate / authorization of an internship supervisor and should be emailed to the following address: info@thearchaeologicalbox.com before October 10th 2010.

   *Participants in the archaeotourism section must also complete the entry form available online. It must include certification from a university departmental representative and must be emailed to the following address: info@laboitearcheologique.com before  October 10, 2010

4. The 2010 contest ends October 10, 2010.
5. To be valid, blog posts must be published in French or English on the users’ designated TheArchaeologicalBox.com blog.
6. Users can participate from May 11th, 2010 until 10 October 2010 at 11:59pm The winner will be announced on October 14th, 2010. The winner will be selected based on the excellence and originality of his blog content by a jury of members of the TheArchaeologicalBox.com team. 

The entry form is available here.

Have a great summer and good luck !

Matt Thompson
Project Lead
TheArchaeologicalBox.com

Contest Rules:

1. Participants must be  18 years of age and over;
2. The contest is open to university (or equivalent grade) students;
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted;
4. The Edna Gagner: Level 1 | International Bursary of Archaeological Studies will be worth $1,000CAD. The amount will be awarded in Canadian funds;
5. The prize cannot be transferred to another person;
6. Participants must complete the contest entry form available online at; http://thearchaeologicalbox.com which must be signed by an internship supervisor, professor, lecturer or other faculty staff member.
7. Participants must be  members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com and provide their username, otherwise  participants must create an account before submitting their application;
8. All content submitted during the contest may be used by TheArchaeologicalBox.com for promotional purposes;
9. Users may participate in the 2010 contest from 12:00 AM May 11th, 2010  (UTC/GMT-4: 00) until 11:59 PM October 10th, 2010  (UTC/GMT-4: 00);
10. The winner will be announced on October 14th, 2010 at 5:00 PM (UTC/GMT-4: 00). The announcement will be made at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts;
11. The winner will be selected for the quality and excellent content of his research project. Projects will be evaluated by a jury of graduate members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com team;
12. The winner will be notified by email;
13. The winner must confirm acceptance of the prize by email within 30 days following notification. If confirmation is not received in the prescribed timeframe, the entry will be eliminated. In the event that a winner does not respect the notification deadline, TheArchaeologicalBox.com will select another winner who will receive the prize;
14. Participants’ personal information will not be shared with any third parties;
15. Through their participation to the contest, participants agree to all contest rules. TheArchaeologicalBox.com offers no guaranty regarding the prize and disclaims all liability. The prize must be accepted as awarded;
16. If the contest cannot run as planned or if the fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the contest is affected or at risk, including a computer failure caused by a virus, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond its control, TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right to modify or suspend the contest;
17. TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right to modify, curtail, extend or terminate this contest, without liability to be incurred;
18. TheArchaeologicalBox.com disclaims all liability for any malfunction of equipment, a telephone, an electronic device, network or computer hardware or software, or in the case of alteration, loss or misrouting of transmission over the Internet or e-mail caused by technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or a Web site, including damage caused to a computer by a participant or third party caused by participation in the contest;
19. TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right, with sole discretion, to disqualify any person who contravenes these regulations or hinders the operation of the contest in any way. TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right to change the rules of the contest without having to substantially change the terms and conditions thereof. Subject to laws and regulations at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, this regulation governs all aspects of the contest and applies to all participants;
20. The winner  agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the contest and agrees that his name, his city of residence and  his picture be used or disclosed without payment or compensation in any advertisement  on any medium by TheArchaeologicalBox.com;
21. No  Reference 5 Inc. employee, partner, representative, member of the selection committee or persons with whom these people are domiciled may enter this contest;
22. A dispute over the organization or conduct of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux du Québec for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.