626 Types of Awards

626.1 Acceptable

Acceptable awards are characterized as follows:

1. Only noncash items such as trophies, plaques, pins, or gift certificates may be awarded.
2. The value of each award may vary from contest to contest or be graduated within a contest with progressive levels of competition.
3. To ensure maximum interest, prizes should be alternated periodically, or a variety of prizes should be made available for individual selection from a catalog.
4. Prizes offered must be appropriate for both sexes.
5. The maximum value of a contest award cannot exceed $500. (See ELM 490 for more information on awards.)

626.2 Unacceptable

Cash and cash equivalent items are not authorized as prizes.