Announcing the winners and runners-up of our 2009 Haiku Contest… enjoy their fine entries!
We are very pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Vital Choice Haiku Contest!
The many heartfelt sentiments expressed about our company and products left us flattered and humbled.
And we admit to being overwhelmed by the unexpectedly huge response. We netted 256 haiku from 129 readers… or about double the number submitted during our 2006 Haiku Contest.
We needed more time than anticipated to provide thorough, careful judging, and we appreciate your patience.
The contest winners and runners-up will receive Gift Certificate Codes by email in the next day or so... enjoy!
The winning entries, and how they were picked
We first selected 25 finalists, and then assigned each of our six judges (three male, three female) the task of ranking their top 10 from among them. All points were tallied, resulting in the final standings.
The prizes will be awarded in the form of Vital Choice Gift Certificates sent by email, as follows:
1st Place Prize - $200 Gift Certificate
2nd Place Prize - $150 Gift Certificate
3rd Place Prize - $100 Gift Certificate
4th-10th Place - $50 Vital Choice Gift Certificate
11th-25th Place - $25 Vital Choice Gift Certificate Whether you won a prize or not, we hope you enjoyed composing your Haiku entries as much as we did reading them!2009 Vital Choice Haiku Contest Winners1st Place - Loreen Lambert
With each bite of fish I savor nature and life So filled with goodness
2nd Place - The Conroy Family
From the open sea Delicious gifts from nature Feed body and soul
3rd Place - Stephanie Krause (Stephanie’s "Tender" entry earned her a 3rd place prize, and another entry of hers is its perfect companion.)
Tender, rich red fish, Salmon unadorned, seared rare - Our toddler says, "More!"
Wise 15-month-old! She craves that which nourishes; She loves Vital Choice.
Runners-Up 4 to 10 - $50 Gifts
Marlena Koper
Red flesh so tender Peppery hot perfection From smoking embers
Kieth Van Dyke
Holy mackerel Blessed berries, sacred shrimp Food for the spirit
Timothy Farler (We liked two of Timothy’s entries equally.)
The package opens Cool dry ice mist fills the air Tasty treats inside
Sizzle in the pan Pink flesh tender and juicy Lemon makes it bright | Lori X
Healthy, wild salmon Vital choice for happy life Eat. It's good for you.
Dawn Davis
A naughty vegan Meets wild sumptuous swimmer ‘Tis love at first bite
Cindi Cavallaro
Eat pure and simple Wisdom for life’s long journey Priceless vital choice
Jay Luthar
Harvest from the sea Nature's healing energy Now feeds my children |
Runners-Up 11 to 25 - $25 Gifts
Gayle Bennett
Cedar scented dream Coppery beauty arrives My salmon is done
Cassandra Perez
Silver-red sockeye Fight the current, fight disease Swim veins like rivers
Cindy Van Dyke
Deep, dark chocolate Mystic healer in a bar Melts my cares away
Jean Singer
Walk the eco-path- Fish and organics abound. Jump-start that good life.
J. Surline
Firm, Pink, Succulent Taste buds dancing with delight Vital Choice Salmon
Valerie Burke
Wild little Sockeye Oh, how I covet thee—my Swimming pharmacy
Clark Purcell
Blueberry gems sparkle On Nature’s hand— Eclipsed by their vital worth
Dora Somma
Kids did not eat fish Halibut looks like chicken Kids don’t need to know | Angie Kelley
What's the buzz about? Salmon, prawns, teas or trail mix Keeps us healthy, plus!
Michelle Szilagyi
It's the next best thing To catching my own salmon Fresh and delicious
Susan Wells
Precious, sweet, pure fish Is truly a vital choice Why would you choose less?
Sabrina Johnson
Economy blues? Choose vital omegas and You’ll shine strong and bright!
Barbara Griffin
The lake's cool today A picnic for you and me? Pack some Vital Choice
Carol Nibley
Check out Vital Choice For salmon and more, or just For the halibut
Debbie Pettigrew
Healthy and scrumptious—What more can a person want? Vital Choice, of course! |
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