Contestants must complete the on-line contest application prior to the deadline for that contest year. 

 

Contestants in SW states with a state M/s feeder contest must compete in and win that contest to be eligible to compete in the SW contest. 

Current Authorized Exclusive SW Region State Feeder Contests:​​

• Colorado suspended and looking for a new producer.

• Texas

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Contestants in SW states that do not have a state feeder may apply directly to compete in the SW contest as a contestant at-large from the state in which the reside.

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Contestants should read and become familiar with the information contained in the SW M/s Contest Handbook.  Please make sure you have the handbook for the current year, as rule and process changes may be made each year.

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Contestants are responsible for their own travel and expenses to compete in the SW M/s Contest.  Contestants may recruit sponsors or other donations to help with their expenses, or utilize a travel fund from the state feeder, if one exists.

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Contestants are required to bring items/certificates or a collection (basket) of items/certificates to be auctioned off during the contest weekend.

 

​Contestants may, if they wish, submit more than one collection.  Note that two lower value collections are usually more popular and bring in more funds than one large collection.

 

​Auction items must be dropped off on Friday between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon.

 

The monies from all the silent auction items go into the Southwest Master/slave contest winner's travel fund.  (see details in the Contest Handbook}

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OWNER/PRODUCER GUARANTEE TO THE WINNERS

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The contest winners will receive the following:

• Complimentary event registration for all future SW Ms Contests

• SW titleholder patch

• SW title medallion

• A travel fund based on the profit generated through the Silent Auction (some of that amount could be granted via in-kind donations (i.e. frequent flyer miles and hotel credits)  A portion of the travel fund will be earmarked to ensure travel to the International M/s Contest is covered.

• Support and help throughout your title year

• Support and help in preparation to compete at the International M/s Contest.