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. . .	HÔ YOKU AWARD For creative western formal display
	. To be judged and awarded at the First National Bonsai Exhibition October 11-12, 2008, Rochester, New York (Click here for more information) .
	. First prize: $1000 Second prize: $300 Third prize: $200 .
	. I am immensely pleased to have the opportunity to announce the Ho Yoku Award. Its purpose is to stimulate a more creative, independent approach to the art and presentation of bonsai, and to encourage western artists to take another step towards claiming the art of bonsai as their own. The guidelines are simple: to create a formal display (one that achieves the aesthetic goals of the traditional Japanese display) using an original concept and incorporating western elements. Registration to compete for this award is not necessary: all displays in the exhibition will be judged unless the exhibitor specifically requests for a display to be excluded from judging. No more rules, just a blank canvas.... Colin Lewis Sponsor and principal judge

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