• The Viewers' Choice Awards are open to all members of the public including the members of any miniature club.
• Each participant may submit up to 3 displays.
• To enter, complete a separate exhibit form for each display and take high resolution photographs of your exhibit(s).
• Please note that photos may appear in METminis marketing and/or on the MET Website.

• Please submit your signed, completed exhibit form(s) and accompanying photographs to metminismarketing@gmail.com by September 20th.
• The earlier we receive your application, the more likely that we can showcase your work!

• Exhibits may be up to 3 ft wide x 2 ½ ft deep or 91 x 76 cms.
• Height not to exceed 6ft or 183 cms.
• If your display exceeds these parameters, please contact Kelly at metminismarketing@gmail.com to discuss if an exception can be accommodated.

• Exhibits will be accepted up until the display capacity is reached.

• Exhibits in scales of 1:12 and under are welcome.
• Contact metminismarketing@gmail.com to discuss exceptions.

• Entries will be presented for public viewing at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on October 18th, 2025 from 9:30 until 6:00.
• Members of MET will be onsite to oversee the display area during the show.

• Signage for each entry will be supplied by MET and will include the information you provide on the exhibit form.
• Your wording may be edited for size and/or consistency.

• Although the display room will be staffed throughout the show, we encourage you to arrange your own insurance for your exhibits.
• MET will take every precaution for the safety of all exhibits but cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.

• Electrical outlets are available throughout the display area
• We encourage participants to bring their own power bars plus any auxiliary lighting that your display may require.
• Please label your equipment with your name and phone number.

• Contestants are responsible for transporting, set-up and take-down of their exhibits.
• Some limited onsite support will be available but if you require a cart or dolly you will need to provide it.
• Set up may commence as early as 7:00 am, Oct 18 and must be completed by 9:15 a.m.
• The exhibit room will open to the public at 9:30 a.m.
• Pieces are to remain in place until the close of the show at 6:00 p.m.
• Take down is to be completed by 7:00 pm.

PRIZES AND VOTING

1. Full structure or scene: Includes dollhouses, roomboxes, dressed scenes, displays of multiple unrelated items, vignettes etc. in 1:12 scale.
2. Miniature items: includes up to 6 related items of furniture, needlecraft, dolls, pottery, paintings, flowers, toys etc. Note: more than 6 related items in a dressed setting will be considered within the first category.
3. Smaller Scales: items of any type in scales smaller than 1:12

• All attendees to the show will receive one ballot and will be invited to vote for their favourite displays.
• Each ballot includes the option to select a favourite display within each of the categories plus a favourite overall.
  
• Best in Show: will be awarded to the display which receives the highest score from all categories.

• 1st place in all categories plus Best in Show will receive prizes by Canadian miniature artisans.
• Prizes will be awarded through winner selection; i.e., the Best-in-Show winner will select from the prize offering first, followed by the first-place winners.
• The order of selection among first-place winners will be determined by a draw.
• All winners plus honourable mentions receive prize ribbons commemorating their achievement.
• Winners will be announced at the show at 4:00 p.m.

• Prizes will be awarded based on the highest number of votes received from the attending public.
• Voters will be instructed to choose what they love, with the following points for consideration:

• Creativity: how imaginative is the subject matter?
• Technical Skill: How well made and neatly constructed is the piece?
• Representation of the Theme: how well does it represent what the artist intended, based on the information they've supplied?
• Original Work: Although not every element needs to be handmade by you, viewers will be asked to award special consideration to exhibits that feature original work.

• Exhibits that received 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in the previous year's (2024) Viewers' Choice Awards may be submitted for display only and will not be considered for an award.

• If you would like to participate but prefer not to compete, please let us know and we'll display your submission in a separate area within the room.

• If you are wondering if your latest kit-bashed mini, room box of things you have collected, or first project ever is good enough to display -- YES, IT IS!
• MET's goal is to celebrate this wonderful hobby in all its forms.
• If you love it, there is no doubt that others will too.
• Your work may even inspire someone to take on a project of their own!