Please read through the following rules and frequently asked questions if you are interested in participating in our “I am and Entrepreneur” competition.

If you have any additional questions, please submit them to: contest@freedomworks.org.

What should I write or make a video about?

We are celebrating all types of entrepreneurs, the innovators who make America great, and who are the backbone of our free society. We invite you to submit videos and essays about yourself or anyone you may consider an entrepreneur, including, but not limited to:

• Business Entrepreneur: Tell us the story of how you or someone you admire has shown the entrepreneurial spirit by creating a business providing the goods or services that make our lives better, as well as providing the jobs we need.

• Grassroots Entrepreneur: Tell us the story of how you or someone you admire has shown the entrepreneurial spirit by working to create earth-shaking social movements through volunteering or creating a innovative non-profit organization.

• Campus Entrepreneur: Tell us the story of how you or someone you admire has shown the entrepreneurial spirit by going beyond his or her studies to change the world—whether that means a successful campus initiative, or something outside of school

• Legislative Entrepreneur: Tell us the story of how you or someone you admire has shown the entrepreneurial spirit through elected office by finding new and innovative ways to foster a more free society, so others may prosper.

Who is eligible?

Unless you are a paid employee of FreedomWorks, you are eligible. There are no other restrictions.

How long should entries be?

For video submissions, we recommend a compelling 3-5 minute video.

For essay submissions, we recommend 2,000 to 3,000 words. Essays exceeding 5,000 words will not be considered.

What style is most appropriate?

In the spirit of celebrating the entrepreneur, we encourage you to be as creative and use any style you would like.

Videos and essays will both be evaluated on how well they will help a broader audience appreciate the role of the entrepreneur in our society through the telling of the particular story you are sharing.

When is the contest deadline?

All entries must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM onMarch 31, 2009.

How do I submit my entry?

Entries must be emailed to: contest@freedomworks.org.

If you're submitting a video submission, please upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or similar video hosting service. Once you have uploaded your video, please email the link to contest@freedomworks.org.

How many times may I enter the contest?

You may submit both a video and an essay telling the same story, and you may submit as many additional videos and essays about different stories as you would like.

When will I be notified?

Winners will be notified and announced on our web site April 30, 2009.

What will you do with the videos and essays?

We’ll be hosting them on our website to celebrate the entrepreneur and the American Dream!

What are the other conditions I should be aware of?

Authors retain ownership of submitted work, but FreedomWorks reserves the right to reproduce and distribute videos and essays, in whole or in part, in paper or electronic form for promotional, educational, and other reasons. Our goal is to share your story as widely as possible!

Prizes

FreedomWorks is awarding over $6,000 worth of cash and prizes for our “I am an Entrepreneur” competition. The following prizes will be awarded (video and essay prizes are the same):

	Video Prizes	Essay Prizes
Grand Prize	$2,000 and a trip to Chicago to attend the FreedomWorks Strategies for Freedom dinner on May 14th 2009 with keynote by Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader and FreedomWorks Chairman.	$2,000 and a trip to Chicago to attend the FreedomWorks Strategies for Freedom dinner on May 14th 2009 with keynote by Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader and FreedomWorks Chairman.
1st Prize	$500 and two books: 1. A copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and 2. A copy of Armey’s Axioms by FreedomWorks Chairman Dick Armey	$500 and two books: 1. A copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and 2. A copy of Armey’s Axioms by FreedomWorks Chairman Dick Armey
Runners up	The top 10 runners up will each win two books: 1. A copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and 2. A copy of Armey’s Axioms by FreedomWorks Chairman Dick Armey	The top 10 runners up will each win two books: 1. A copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and 2. A copy of Armey’s Axioms by FreedomWorks Chairman Dick Armey