State Recipes from the Living Well Book

Oregon

Hazelnut Quinoa Salad

There are more than 100 varieties of hazelnuts grown throughout the world. In the United States, the majority of hazelnuts are grown in Oregon. More than 99 percent of domestic hazelnuts are grown near Portland, Oregon in the Willamette Valley. The sweet, exotic flavor and distinctive texture of hazelnuts make them perfect for a wide variety of dishes. But it's also a nut with nutritional substance. Hazelnuts are ideal for a healthy snacks or meals.

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Marketing Package Award

Background

Award

Purpose

Eligibility

1. Application may be submitted by an individual or a team.
2. Marketing effort must have been successfully used by the applicant(s) within the past three years.
3. The application must contain three or more of the following marketing pieces: brochure, flyer, news release, radio spots, exhibit or photograph.
4. The winner will participate in the Showcase of Excellence at the Annual Meeting the year the award is received.

Application

1. Complete the On-line Awards Application and submit one printed copy.
2. Program outline - limit to five (5) double-spaced typed pages.
   1. Identify the issues or reasons for effort
   2. Target audience
   3. Where marketing efforts were used
   4. Number of people reached
   5. Marketing accomplishments
   6. How Extension Service is identified
3. Supplementary materials - Submit the documentation required for each category included. (for example - actual flyer, radio spot, picture of exhibit, etc.) Please package appropriately for the types of supplemental materials submitted. See suggestions under Communication Awards for specific supplementary materials. Put all materials securely in a three prong folder or binder.

Brochure or Flyer - Send a copy of the brochure or flyer.

News Release - A special feature for newspaper promoting the effort. Send a copy of the original as submitted to the newspaper or magazine, along with proof of publication. A "hard copy" of electronically-transferred copy can be submitted.

Radio Spot - A single spot announcement not more than 60 seconds in length. Submit on a cassette tape labeled with name address, and counter number if feature is not at beginning of tape.

Exhibit - Send a picture of the exhibit with a description of all components of the exhibit.

Photograph - Send the original photograph not more than 8 x 10 inches in size. If the photograph appeared in newspaper or magazine, send it in as it appeared with proof of publication.

Judging Criteria 100 Points Total

1. Issues or reasons for effort - 30 points
2. Accomplishments - 30 points
3. Supplementary materials - 40 points

Procedure

1. Submit one (1) copy of the application package and support materials as listed above for the Marketing Package Award to the appropriate affiliate chair by the affiliate due date.
   
2. Affiliate chair will mail the winning application(s) postmarked no later than April 1 to Carol Chandler.

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