2026 Youth Online Wallet Competition

Official Rules and Procedures for Participants and Parents 

Eligibility 

·        Age Range: Entrants must be between 5-17 years old. 

·        Calendar Year Requirement: Wallets must be made during the current calendar year. 

·        New Condition: Only wallets in new, unused condition are eligible. 

·        Leather Only: Wallets must be constructed entirely from leather materials. 

·        Functional Wallet: Entries must be functional wallets designed for everyday use. 

Categories 

·        Tooled Wallet: Wallets featuring decorative tooling. 

·        Untooled Wallet: Plain wallets with no tooling. 

Entry Fee & Limits 

·        Entry Fee: $15 per wallet submitted. 

·        Entry Limit: Each entrant may submit up to three wallets total (ie. 2 untooled + 1 tooled for one child). 

Photo Submission Guidelines 

·        Photo Limit: Up to three photos per wallet entry, including interior shot. 

·        Quality Standards: Photos must be clear, well-lit, and show all relevant details. 

·        Event Rights: The event reserves the right to use submitted photos for promotional purposes. 

·        No Changes: No changes to entry photos after voting opens. 

Voting Process 

·        People's Choice: Voting will be conducted via an online platform. 

·        Voting Dates: Public voting will be open on Thursday, November 5th at 9am PT and close on Friday, November 6th at 10pm PT. 

·        One Vote Per Category: Each voter may cast one vote per category. 

How to Vote 

·        Official Platform: Votes must be submitted through the designated event website. 

·        Valid Votes Only: All votes must comply with platform requirements; invalid votes will be removed. 

Fair Voting Policy 

·        No Automated Votes: Automated or manipulated voting is strictly prohibited. 

·        Audit Rights: Organizers may audit voting results for fairness. 

·        Disqualification: Entries found to benefit from unfair practices will be disqualified. 

Prize & Payout 

·        Prize Package: 50% of entry fee pool allocated to each category + sponsor prize package (tba). 

·        Winner Per Category: One winner selected for each category. 

·        Payout Timing: Prizes will be distributed within seven days after winner announcement, if not present. 

Promotion & Conduct 

·        Promotion Encouraged: Entrants are encouraged to promote their entry responsibly. 

·        No Misconduct: Harassment or unethical behavior is grounds for disqualification. 

Winner Announcement 

·        Announcement Date: Winners will be announced on the official event platform on Saturday, November 7th at 12pm PT.  

·        Final Decisions: All decisions made by the event organizers are final. 

 

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