People’s Choice Winner
There will be one and only one winner, the entry with the most votes. The winning prize is a $250 scholarship given out via check to the winning entry.
In the case of a tie, the winner will be chosen at random from amongst the tying entries by Festival staff in a blind drawing.
Process for Awarding Prizes
The People’s Choice winner will be announced on the night of the Scholarship Pageant, on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Winner Requirements
The winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the North Carolina Azalea Festival will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner among remaining eligible entries.