NGB announces snapdragon video contest

The organization is seeking videos, tagged with #snapdragonlove, that highlight ways the plant is being promoted.

Photo courtesy of the National Garden Bureau

Photo courtesy of the National Garden Bureau

Sponsored by National Garden Bureau and its members, the #SNAPDRAGONLOVE contest is designed to inspire creative videos from anyone and everyone who loves snapdragons, both cut flowers and bedding/potted/landscape varieties.

How to enter

Submissions should be 30-60 second videos that feature snapdragons. They may be skits, animation, testimonials or other types of videos, as long as they feature and promote snapdragons.

There are five ways to enter:

  1. Facebook: Between Feb. 14 and May 15, post a video featuring snapdragons on your personal or business page (“Video) and include the hashtag #SNAPDRAGONLOVE to receive one entry into the contest. You must have a Facebook account to enter via Facebook. 
  2. Twitter: Between Feb. 14 and May 15, tweet a video and include the hashtag #SNAPDRAGONLOVE to receive one entry into the contest. You must have a Twitter account to enter via Twitter.Twitter accounts must be set to public.
  3. Instagram: Between Feb. 14 and May 15, upload a video with a caption and include the hashtag #SNAPDRAGONLOVE to receive one entry into the contest. You must have an Instagram account to enter via Instagram. Instagram accounts must be set to public.
  4. YouTube: – Between Feb. 14 and May 15, upload a video with a caption and include the hashtag #SNAPDRAGONLOVE to receive one entry into the contest. You must have a YouTube account to enter via YouTube.
  5. Direct submission: Between Feb. 14 and May 15, submit video to National Garden Bureau by emailing the file, or a  link to the file, to info@ngb.org. Include in the email your name and contact phone number

Videos will be judged and scored based on appeal, creativity, and a demonstration of snapdragon love. Top video finalists will be chosen by a selection committee, will be asked to fill out an entry form and submit their video to the NGB office and will then be eligible for the $500 grand prize and two honorable mentions of $100 each.