To inspire you, last year's winners are shown below:1. Grand Prize: Cantilever Block by Adam Weisberger of Louisville, Kentucky2. Second Prize: Kleeko Chair by Stacie Matrka of Columbus, Ohio3. Most Popular Award: Chair Squared by Edward Cristman of San Rafael, CaliforniaClick here to see last year's finalists.
Timeline:
- All entries must be sent to champagnechair@dwr.com by Monday, January 7, 2007, 5pm PT.
- Fifty (50) chosen finalists will be notified, via email, by January 9, 2008 and must send their chairs to the DWR office (225 Bush Street, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104; attn: Champagne Chair Contest) by Friday, January 18, 2008.
- Online voting will take place during the week of January 28–February 1, 2008.
- Winners will be announced online on or around February 4, 2007.
Judging criteria:Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
- Craftsmanship
- Creativity
- Character
- Innovative use of materials
Prizes:
- Grand Prize: One Grand Prize winner will receive a $1,000 DWR Gift Card and be featured on DWR's homepage.
- DWR Staff Favorite: One Staff Favorite winner will be selected by DWR employees and will receive a $500 DWR Gift Card.
- Popular Vote: One Popular Vote winner will receive a $500 DWR Gift Card. Winner of this award will be selected by an online poll.
- Fifty (50) contest finalists will be featured on our website and will be included in a traveling exhibition . showcased in DWR Studios across the country.
