WHEN: Saturday, May 18
WHERE: Jeff Martin Auctioneers
ENTRY FEE: $125
DEADLINE: Friday, May 10, 2024
PRIZES:
The winner will receive the title of "Mississippi State Champion Auctioneer," a trophy, and a prize of $1,500. Second place will receive a trophy and a prize of $750. Third place will receive a trophy and a prize of $400.
CONTESTANT RULES & CRITERIA:
1. The Competition is open to licensed Mississippi Auctioneers in good standing with the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission.
2.All entrants must be current members of MAA in good standing. All entrants must be residents of Mississippi.
3. Contestants do not have to bring items to be auctioned. The items auctioned during the contest will be provided by Jeff Martin Auctioneers, and the contest will be conducted during their live auction.
4. The current champion is not eligible to participate.
5. Contestants will represent MAA at all times with high standards of professionalism, commitment, and integrity.
JUDGING:
1. The Committee will be comprised of five contest judges. Decisions for callbacks will be determined based on the number of participants.
2. Contestants will be evaluated in several categories using a scoresheet. Categories include: Presentation (30 pts) Chant/Voice (30 pts) Effective Auctioneering (35 pts) Interview (5 pts) GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
1. Mandatory meeting for all contestants at 7:30 AM on contest day for final check-in, contest instructions, and to draw contestant competition order.
2. Personal ringmen or aids are not permitted. Professional ringmen will be provided by Jeff Martin Auctioneers. Contestants must bring their own microphone. 3. Score sheets are collected/tallied by Contest Committee. MAA President will announce contest winners.
4. Contest Committee will determine if there is any discrepancy or irregularity in the contest, and if found, decide the outcome. The decision of the committee will be final.