Prizes will be awarded to the
Top 3 Dogs; the
Top 3 Cats; and the
Top 3 Unique Pets that receive the most votes. There will be a total of 9 prizes. There will also be an overall competition between Dog Lovers, Cat Lovers and Unique Pet Lovers to see who can raise the most money (votes) to support Newborn and Infant Health through the
March of Dimes,
Riley Children's Foundation and the
Healthy Communities Infant Mortality Prevention Team. All of the winning pets as well as all entries and their vote totals will be shown on the Kiwanis Coolest Pet website. Following the final tally of votes at the end of the contest, there will be a downloadable "
Bragging Rights Certificate" recognizing vote getting (fund raising) ability of Dog Lovers or Cat Lovers or Unique Pet Lovers.
Top Pet -- First Place:
The pet with the most votes will be crowned the "Coolest Pet in Columbus" for 2020.
The winning pet will be prominently featured on the front label of a special beer glass provided by Upland Brewing (How cool is that?!) The winning pets in each category will be professionally sketched in a line drawing for the glass art. The entry photo and the sketch will be featured on Kiwanis, Upland Brewing Co; White River Broadcasting Company, WCSI - WKKG - WIN 104.9 - 106.1 The River; and other partner websites.
The top pet winners will be given signed original sketches and honored at a celebration reception at the Pump House Restaurant in Columbus, IN on June 30, 2020.
The top pet winners may be asked to attend promotional events and be available for interviews by the news media.
Second Place:
The pet with the second highest number of votes will be deemed the "Second Coolest Pet in Columbus" for 2020.
The second place pet in each category will be professionally sketched in a line drawing for the glass art. The entry photo and the sketch will be featured on Kiwanis, Upland Brewing Co; White River Broadcasting Company, WCSI - WKKG - WIN 104.9 - 106.1 The River; and other partner websites.
All pet winners will be given signed original sketches and honored at a celebration reception at the Pump House Restaurant in Columbus, IN on June 30, 2020.
Third Place
The pet with the third highest number of votes will be deemed the "Third Coolest Pet in Columbus" for 2020
The third place pet in each category will be professionally sketched in a line drawing for the glass art. The entry photo and the sketch will be featured on Kiwanis, Upland Brewing Co; White River Broadcasting Company, WCSI - WKKG - WIN 104.9 - 106.1 The River; and other partner websites.
All pet winners will be given signed original sketches and honored at a celebration reception at the Pump House Restaurant in Columbus, IN on June 30, 2020
In the event that the first place pet is unable or unwilling to fulfill all of the roles and responsibilities of being the Coolest Pet in Columbus, the second place pet will assume that title and receive all of the benefits described above.