Participation means entrants agree they are bound to the official rules and all decisions made by The Daily News regarding the sweepstakes.īallots and donations can be dropped off or mailed to the newspaper by the deadlines posted. Photos can be picked up at The Daily News office at the end of the sweepstakes. 31.Įntry forms should include owner’s name, address and phone number, along with the name of the pet. Box 460, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, dropped off at The Daily News office or emailed to Daily News must receive all entry forms and pet photos by the close of business at 5 p.m. The Daily News reserves the right to refuse any photo deemed unsuitable.Įntries either can be mailed to: The Daily News, Attention: Jennifer Flynn, P.O. Only one pet per picture and the photo should be only of the pet.īy entering a photo, permission is given to submit the owner and pet’s information in the contest. Photos must be of good quality, in black and white or color but at least 3-by-5 inches in size. The Daily News and Powers Printing employees and their immediate families are not eligible to win the contest. All decisions are final and donations are non-refundable. In the event of a tie, a tie-breaker will be conducted. You may also make copies of the ballot or pick up extra ones at The Daily News office at 215 E. Pet photos and ballot will be published in The Daily News a few times each week. The field will be cut in half after each round, with the highest vote-getters advancing.Īll votes will carry forward into each round. The contest has three rounds, with all entries vying at the start.
The top pet also will be the mascot of the NIE program for the 2022-23 school year.
Idol manager election plus#
The Pet Idol winner will be featured with its owner on the front page of The Daily News, plus receive a trophy donated by BK Enterprises. Proceeds go to the Newspaper in Education program that provides newspapers to area school districts and teachers for classroom use. There is no limit on voting, either - ballot stuffing is encouraged, she said - but a 25-cent donation is needed to cast each vote. The contest is open to all types of critters, Flynn said, with no limit on entries - and yes, the same pet can be entered more than once but each requires a $5 donation. To participate, readers should submit a photo of their living pet - please, no “In Memoriam” entries. Pets can be entered today through Monday, Jan.