{"id":829,"date":"2026-09-30T16:18:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/?page_id=829"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:18:56","slug":"best-in-show-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/the-citadel-mascot\/2027-live-mascot-calendar-sponsorship-program\/best-in-show-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Best in Show Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/9Z92497-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/9Z92497-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/9Z92497-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/9Z92497-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/9Z92497-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/9Z92497-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-awards-amp-recognition\">Awards &amp; Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-purpose\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Best in Show Competition<\/strong> recognizes the department that creates the most creative, engaging, and memorable Live Mascot Calendar feature while celebrating The Citadel&#8217;s traditions, programs, and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All departments participating in the Live Mascot Calendar Sponsorship Program are automatically entered into the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-judging-criteria\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Judging Criteria<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos will be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citadel Spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department Representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Appeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mascot Appeal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-voting-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voting Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following publication of the calendar, all sponsored photos will be shared for community voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible voters may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cadets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty and Staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends of the Live Mascot Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each participant may cast one vote. The photo receiving the most votes will be named the year&#8217;s <strong>Best in Show<\/strong> winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-award\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Official Best in Show Ribbon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificate of Recognition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognition through Live Mascot Program communications, Dog News, and social media<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One year of campus bragging rights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-award-presentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Presentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Best in Show Ribbon and Certificate will be presented directly to the winning department during a brief in-office recognition presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presentation may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department staff members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representatives of the Live Mascot Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The current Live Mascot (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A photo of the presentation will be shared through Dog News, social media, and other Live Mascot Program communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-recognition-in-future-calendars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition in Future Calendars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winning department may be recognized in the following year&#8217;s calendar with a notation such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2027 Best in Show Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsored by Facilities &amp; Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recognition helps establish Best in Show as an ongoing tradition of the Live Mascot Calendar Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-program-philosophy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Philosophy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of the competition is not simply to select a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is to encourage departments across campus to showcase their programs, celebrate The Citadel&#8217;s traditions, support the Live Mascot Program, and create memorable calendar moments that the entire Citadel community can enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have fun. 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