COVID-19 can’t stop the Hancock Leadership Alumni Association (HLAA) from celebrating Halloween with a 2020 twist!
In the wake of the coronavirus, Hancock County has had to make many sacrifices this year. Sadly, one of those is the Findlay|Hancock County Halloween Parade. But fear not! The HLAA has conjured up a cauldron-full of delightfully spooky events and activities aimed at enchanting and compelling the Findlay-Hancock County community to participate/get involved in the Spirit of Halloween!
If you have any questions, please contact HLAA via email or message us through social media.
House/Yard Decorating Competition
Join Hancock Leadership Alumni Association in showing your Halloween Spirit! Out-BOO your neighbors by entering the House and Yard Decorating Contest!
Rules
This is a family-friendly event. Political, religious, overtly sexual, or excessively violent costumes will NOT be permitted.
HLAA reserves the right to deny any entry that is deemed inappropriate. The decision of HLAA is final.
All decorations must be safe and not violate any city/county laws.
Entry Categories
Spirit of Halloween: show what Halloween means to you and your family.
Most Original: show us your creative side by coming up with something you don't see everywhere.
Funniest: one simple rule...make us laugh.
Scariest: scary, but not too-scary. Remember, this is is family-friendly...kids of all ages.
Special Awards
All entries are automatically considered for Best of Show (top overall decorated house/yard).
All entrants within Findlay city limits are automatically considered for the Flag City USA award.
All entrants within Hancock County (but outside Findlay) are automatically considered for the John Hancock award.
Judging
Judging for this contest will be done by a panel of five judges.
Judges will visit your house/yard at a time of their choosing between Monday, October 26 and Thursday, October 29.
Judges will only consider what they can observe from the street/sidewalk. Judges will not announce their presence and will not ask for entry into the house.
If you would like to have your house/yard reviewed by the judges, please submit your information.
The winners of each category will be awarded with prizes!
Important Dates
To enter your house/yard, please let us know your location.
When submitting your entry, please note the entry category you would like it placed
The contest will be open and submissions will be accepted through Saturday, October 24.
Judging will take place from Monday, October 26 - Thursday, October 29.
Winners will be notified on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
Prizes for winners will be handed out on Saturday, October 31 - time and location TBA. If unable to attend, arrangements will be made for delivery of your prize.
Media Release By submitting an entry, participants give permission to HLAA to use any photograph(s), video or additional media of the submitted location for promotional use. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent.
Halloween Costume Contest
We know everyone likes to dress up during this holiday season, and HLAA wants to see you at your best. Break out your creativity and have a great time with the Halloween Costume Contest!
Rules
This is a family-friendly event. Political, religious, overtly sexual, or excessively violent costumes will NOT be permitted.
HLAA reserves the right to deny any entry that is deemed inappropriate. The decision of HLAA is final.
Age Groups
0-5 years
6-12 years
13-17 years
18+ years
Groups (2 or more of any age)
Entry Categories
Handmade/Original: use your own materials and creativity to design an artistic, unique, and original masterpiece.
Cute: use your creativity and imagination to make the cutest pumpkin the judges have ever seen. (This category is reserved for the 0-5 age group)
Scary: Do your best to scare the judges with your most frightening creation (but not too scary. Please keep it appropriate for all ages)
Popular Culture: Examples of “pop culture” come from a variety of sources and influences including, but not limited to, music, TV, sports, and advertising.
Judging
Judging for this contest will be done by the public.
Photos that have been submitted to HLAA email and social media accounts will be posted on the HLAA website and social media sites where the public may view them and vote for their favorites.
Voting opens at 12:01am on Monday, October 26.
Voting closes at 12:00pm on Friday, October 30.
The winners of each category will be awarded with prizes!
Important Dates
To submit photos, please email HLAA or direct message us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
When submitting a photo, please note the age group and entry category you would like it placed
The contest will be open and submissions will be accepted from Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 24.
Voting will take place from Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 at Noon.
Winners will be notified on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
Prizes for winners will be handed out on Saturday, October 31 - time and location TBA. If unable to attend, arrangements will be made for delivery of your prize.
Photo Release By submitting a picture, participants give permission to HLAA to use the photograph(s) for use in the contest and promotional use. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent.
Picture Coloring Contest
Now that the season is here, download your favorite page and get to coloring! HLAA is holding a contest for the most talented ghouls and boys in Hancock County! Rules
Pictures must be colored/drawn by the entrant without any major help.
Only the pages provided below may be downloaded by the entrants and used for the contest.
Pictures are designated by age group - only the blank page may be used by any age group.
Make sure to fill out the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.
To submit, scan or take a picture of the page you colored or created an original design.
Please email the image to HLAA or direct message us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
You may also send along one additional picture of the artist working on/holding their drawing.
One entry per person. (multiple entries can be made per family)
Age Groups
0-5 years
6-12 years
13+ years
Judging
Judging for this contest will be done by the public.
Photos that have been submitted to HLAA email and social media accounts will be posted on the HLAA website and social media sites where the public may view them and vote for their favorites.
Voting opens at 12:01am on Monday, October 26.
Voting closes at 12:00pm on Friday, October 30.
The winners of each age group will be awarded with prizes!
Important Dates
The contest will be open and submissions will be accepted from Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 24.
Voting will take place from Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 at Noon.
Winners will be notified on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
Prizes for winners will be handed out on Saturday, October 31 - time and location TBA. If unable to attend, arrangements will be made for delivery of your prize.
Photo Release By submitting a picture, participants give permission to HLAA to use the photograph(s) for use in the contest and promotional use. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent.
Now that the season is here, pick out your favorite pumpkin and get it all dressed up for the holidays! HLAA is holding a contest for the best decorated pumpkins in Hancock County!
Rules
The main part of each entry must be a pumpkin or at least part of the gourd family.
Pumpkins may be decorated with any media or carved or both.
Pumpkins may be any size or shape.
One entry per person. (multiple entries can be made per family)
Age Groups
0-5 years
6-12 years
13-17 years
18+ years
Groups (2 or more of any age)
Entry Categories
Handmade/Original: use your own materials and creativity to design an artistic, unique, and original masterpiece.
Cute: use your creativity and imagination to make the cutest pumpkin the judges have ever seen. (This category is reserved for the 0-5 age group)
Scary: Do your best to scare the judges with your most frightening creation (but not too scary. Please keep it appropriate for all ages)
Popular Culture: Examples of “pop culture” come from a variety of sources and influences including, but not limited to, music, TV, sports, and advertising.
Judging
Judging for this contest will be done by the public.
Photos that have been submitted to HLAA email and social media accounts will be posted on the HLAA website and social media sites where the public may view them and vote for their favorites.
Voting opens at 12:01am on Monday, October 26.
Voting closes at 12:00pm on Friday, October 30.
The winners of each category will be awarded with prizes!
Important Dates
To submit photos, please email HLAA or direct message us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
When submitting a photo, please note the age group and entry category you would like it placed
The contest will be open and submissions will be accepted from Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 24.
Voting will take place from Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 at Noon.
Winners will be notified on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
Prizes for winners will be handed out on Saturday, October 31 - time and location TBA. If unable to attend, arrangements will be made for delivery of your prize.
Photo Release By submitting a picture, participants give permission to HLAA to use the photograph(s) for use in the contest and promotional use. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent.
Best Dressed Pet
This Halloween, residents of Hancock County can get into the spirit of the holiday by showing off their best dressed best friend...four-legged friend, that is. We love to dress up our pets and know you do too! Show them off in the most spooktacular (and probably adorable) way and you just may win a prize!
Rules
Any pet residing within Hancock County is eligible to win prizes in any category.
Costumes must be safe and comfortable.
Remember to consider your pets well-being. HLAA may disqualify a submission if it is determined the pet is in distress or being harmed. The decision of HLAA is final.
Entry Categories
Handmade/Original: use your own materials and creativity to design an artistic, unique, and original masterpiece.
Cute: use your creativity and imagination to make the cutest costume the judges have ever seen.
Scary: Do your best to scare the judges with your most frightening creation (but not too scary. Please keep appropriate for all ages and safe for your pets)
Popular Culture: Examples of “pop culture” come from a variety of sources and influences including, but not limited to, music, TV, sports, and advertising.
Judging
Judging for this contest will be done by the public.
Photos that have been submitted to HLAA email and social media accounts will be posted on the HLAA website and social media sites where the public may view them and vote for their favorites.
Voting opens at 12:01am on Monday, October 26.
Voting closes at 12:00pm on Friday, October 30.
The winners of each category will be awarded with prizes!
Important Dates
To submit photos, please email HLAA or direct message us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
When submitting a photo, please note the entry category you would like it placed
The contest will be open and submissions will be accepted from Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 24.
Voting will take place from Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 at Noon.
Winners will be notified on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
Prizes for winners will be handed out on Saturday, October 31 - time and location TBA. If unable to attend, arrangements will be made for delivery of your prize.
Photo Release By submitting a picture, participants give permission to HLAA to use the photograph(s) for use in the contest and promotional use. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent.
Most Spook-tacularly Decorated Business
Join Hancock Leadership Alumni Association in showing the community how your business celebrates Halloween! Compete against others while enjoying and sharing the spirit of this spooky season.
Rules
This is a family-friendly event. Political, religious, overtly sexual, or excessively violent costumes will NOT be permitted.
HLAA reserves the right to deny any entry that is deemed inappropriate. The decision of HLAA is final.
All decorations must be safe and not violate any city/county laws.
Entry Categories
Spirit of Halloween: show what Halloween means to you and your family.
Most Original: show us your creative side by coming up with something you don't see everywhere.
Funniest: one simple rule...make us laugh.
Scariest: scary, but not too-scary. Remember, this is is family-friendly...kids of all ages.
Special Awards
All entries are automatically considered for Best of Show (top overall decorated house/yard).
All entrants within Findlay city limits are automatically considered for the Flag City USA award.
All entrants within Hancock County (but outside Findlay) are automatically considered for the John Hancock award.
Judging
Judging for this contest will be done by a panel of five judges.
Judges will visit your business at a time of their choosing between Monday, October 26 and Thursday, October 29.
Judges will only consider what they can observe from the street/sidewalk. Judges will not announce their presence and will not ask for entry into the business.
If you would like to have your business reviewed by the judges, please submit your information.
The winners of each category will be awarded with prizes!
Important Dates
To enter your business, please let us know your location.
When submitting your entry, please note the entry category you would like it placed
The contest will be open and submissions will be accepted through Saturday, October 24.
Judging will take place from Monday, October 26 - Thursday, October 29.
Winners will be notified on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
Prizes for winners will be handed out on Saturday, October 31 - time and location TBA. If unable to attend, arrangements will be made for delivery of your prize.
Media Release By submitting an entry, participants give permission to HLAA to use any photograph(s), video or additional media of the submitted location for promotional use. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent.
HLAA Contact Information
To submit your Halloween2020 pictures, please email HLAA your entry or direct message HLAA via one of our social media accounts. #HLAA #HancockLeadership #Halloween2020
