National Wood Carvers Association
PO Box 43218 Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
Phone (513) 561-7045
Email nwca@chipchats.org

The NWCA is excited to announce the second annual NWCA Holiday Ornament Share & Care Campaign, an event to showcase creativity while supporting a charitable cause, with the added incentive of awards. Carvers of all ability levels are encouraged to participate. We aim to keep this campaign simple, fun, and impactful, raising awareness of the generosity within the carving community.

Cash and Merchandise Awards

• Prizes for the top 10 judged entries
• Prizes for the club or group entering the most ornaments in a single submittal
• Prizes for the individual entering the most ornaments in a single submittal
• Additional Prizes: Every entry, except those above , will be entered into a drawing for other prizes such as hats, cups, pins, gift cards, and carving accessories.

Entry Guideline

• Mail ornaments to NWCA Ornament Contest, PO Box 1625, Great Bend, KS 67530. Multiple entries per person are allowed. Entries from more than one carver can be mailed together to save on postage – just be sure to identify each ornament. Each entry must include the submitter’s name, address, email, and phone number for contact purposes. If applicable, provide your club or group name.
• Deadline: Ornaments must be received by November 1, 2025.
• A representative number of ornaments will be photographed and posted on the NWCA website. An independent judge will determine the top ten (10) winners.
• Entries do not have to be from NWCA members; the campaign is open to all carvers.
• Mixed media and styles are allowed; ornaments must have a hook or string for hanging on a tree.
• All entries must be original woodcarvings created by the submitter, and they become the property of the NWCA for use in this campaign.

Charity Donation

• Our committee will select multiple options for children’s hospitals or care centers to donate the ornaments to in early December 2025. We will request that the charity provide a press release or photo of the donation for public relations purposes.
• If you have a suggestion for a possible donation site, please let the committee know. Contact us at nwcaweb@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions. Thank you for your participation and support. Let’s make this campaign a memorable and heartwarming success!

The National Wood Carvers Association Board