Golden Heart Awards: 2008 Contest Deadlines

November 15, 2007 — Entry forms and fees must be received by the RWA Office.
Note: Once the contest reaches its 1,200 entry maximum, it will close to new entries, even if it is prior to the November 15th deadline.

December 3, 2007 — 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 5, 2007 — Deadline for GH contestants to contact RWA Office if they have not received confirmation of entry.

December 20, 2007 — 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 31, 2007 — Preliminary round judging begins.

March 1, 2008 — Golden Heart preliminary round score sheets due to RWA Office.

March 25, 2008 — Notification will be sent to finalists by two-day guaranteed, registered delivery. Phone calls to notify finalists shall also commence.

March 26, 2008 — Release of official finalist list on RWA Web site.

April 14, 2008 — Final-round judging begins.

June 1, 2008 — RWA Office to receive all final round score sheets.