Contests & Competitions

2009 NAA MARKETING COMPETITION
With hundreds of entries each year, the Marketing Competition is clearly the most popular competition the NAA has to offer. Awards are given in nearly one hundred categories and the best entry in each category competes for the top awards in Advertising/Public Relations, Photography, and Auction of the Year.

Entries are due by May 1, 2009. For access to related forms, CLICK HERE.

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP (IJAC)
PRELIMINARIES - WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FINALS - FRIDAY, JULY 17
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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with Auction Flex
The third annual International Junior Auctioneer Championship (IJAC) will take place on Wednesday, July 15, at 1:00 p.m. Open to youth ages 12 to 18, the IJAC Champion will win $1000, a trophy and complimentary registration into the adult division of the International Auctioneer Championship once the winner meets the minimum age requirement for the IAC.

For access to contestant information form, CLICK HERE. Contest deadline is Tuesday, July 14 at 5:00 p.m. (central time). After June 25, 2009, please register for the IJAC on site.

The pre-published interview question that each IJAC finalist will be asked is, "What do you feel is the most enjoyable part of being an auctioneer?"

INTERNATIONAL RINGMAN CHAMPIONSHIP (IRC) /
NATIONAL AUCTIONEERS FOUNDATION FUN AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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The International Ringman Championship (IRC) takes place in conjunction with the National Auctioneers Foundation Fun Auction on Wednesday afternoon/evening. The overwhelming response from its debut in 2007 brings the IRC back for a third year in Overland Park. Ringman will be judged on their professionalism, performance, and interaction with the crowd and the Auctioneer. The top ringman will be awarded a $5000 cash prize, a championship trophy, and championship ring sponsored by the Professional Ringmen's Institute.

Part of the Fun Auction will include the "Parade of States" in which a representative from each state Auctioneers' association sells an item. To support the NAF, we encourage all conference attendees to consider purchasing items at the Fun Auction. All proceeds will go to the NAF. A succinct amount of time will be available for persons who wish to sell their own auction item during the evening.

For access to contestant information form, CLICK HERE. Contest deadline is May 29, 2009 at 5 p.m. (central time).

INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP (IAC)
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FRIDAY, JULY 17
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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NAA's premier showcase of auction talent will be on Friday, July 17, during the International Auctioneer Championship. A top male and female will each be recognized and awarded with a $10,000 cash prize. Champions will also receive a trophy and championship ring. The event hosts will be NAA's 2008 IAC Champions C.D. "Butch" Booker and Jodi Sweeney.

For rules and guidelines, CLICK HERE. For contestant informtaion form, CLICK HERE. Contest deadline is May 29, 2009 at 5 p.m. (central time).