K.O.I. is pleased to announce 2 CONTESTS for 2023
Koi/Goldfish of the Year!
Pond of the Year!
Deadlines all extended to Dec 31 for 2023!
Koi/Goldfish of the Year
- Entries due by October 31. K.O.I. will select winners by the end of the year. Winners will be announced on the web site and at the next Club reps meeting.
- Each club should submit a Koi or Goldfish or both - based on their own criteria.
- K.O.I. judging Criteria: What fish would you like to have in your pond?
- Entries must include 1 picture of the fish and a short (10-30 second) video. Pictures will be posted on K.O.I. web site. Videos will be posted on K.O.I. You Tube Channel.
- K.O.I. will divide all entries into categories, and award a prize for each category (at least Koi and Goldfish for 2023, but there may also be several Koi classes, depending on what entries are submitted).
- Entries to be sent to SOCOKOI@Comcast.net.
Pond of the Year
- Entries due by August 31. K.O.I. will select winners by the end of the year. Winners will be announced on the web site and at the next Club reps meeting.
- Each club should submit a Pond of the Year based on their own criteria.
- K.O.I. judging Criteria: If you were buying a house – what pond would you like to come with the house?
- Entries must include 4-6 pictures, and a detailed description including location, size, design, filtration and inhabitants. Pictures will be posted on K.O.I. web site.
- K.O.I. will divide all entries into categories, and award a prize for each category, depending on what entries are submitted.
- Entries to be sent to SOCOKOI@Comcast.net.
Prizes will be plaques that feature the winning picture, category and year. Sample of some Koi plaques below. Pond of the year plaques will feature a picture of the winning pond, category and year.
