Real Kids Shades is pleased to announce that we are once again sponsors of Prevent Blindness America’s Most Beautiful Eyes Contest. According to Hugh R. Parry, Prevent Blindness America president and CEO “The goal of the contest is to get parents thinking about the importance of their children’s healthy vision and we hope that by participating, parents will continue to make eye health a priority.”
The contest awards the grand prize winner with at $10,000 college scholarship. Here is how the contest works:
- From June 25 through July 31st, 2012, parents of children ages zero to 17 are encouraged to enter their child in the Prevent Blindness America Most Beautiful Eyes Contest by submitting a photo to the Prevent Blindness America Facebook page at facebook.com/preventblindness.
- During the month of August, the public will be encouraged to place online votes for their choice of the child with the most beautiful eyes.
- Each state will have one winner which will advance to the second round of voting.
- The national winner and his or her family will enjoy a weekend in Chicago to attend the Prevent Blindness America Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, where the $10,000 college scholarship will be officially awarded.
The first 50 entries will receive a pair of infant or children’s sunglasses from Real Kids Shades. So mark your calendars so you can join the fun!