Hoopla I'm Awards
'I am' Awards Contest
Awards: An Initiative supported by The New Indian Express
How many entries can I send in?
You can send in as many entries/ articles as you want for each category.
can I participate in more than one category?
Yes You can participate in more than one / all categories.
What happens if my article gets published?
Every published idea will not only win badges but also get a chance to make it to the ‘Iam Awards’ open to children, parents and schools.
So, how do I apply?
Send in your entries for the theme that will be announced each week to bngexpresso@expressbuzz.com and iam@hooplaclub.com.
You may also submit entries directly on www.hooplaclub.com or send them by postal services to

I am Article Submission
Hoopla Club,
106, M.B Centre,
# 134, Infantry Road, Bangalore – 560001.


In case of submissions by email and postal services, kindly add the following details:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Topic
  • Category - Child / Parent / School
  • Contact Number
  • Address
  • Passport size photograph to appear alongwith the article
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What should I submit?
1) Articles describing your experiences and ideas and sharing unique information and achievements related to a specific category or theme like say 'I am an Inventor' (original innovative ideas that can be of use) 'I am a Citizen' (Eg: ideas for reducing traffic congestion in the city) and so on.

2) Samples of your work/activities/achievements in that field, supported by a write-up on why you chose to send it. For example, if you are an artist you can send in samples of your sketches/paintings etc, if you are a photographer you can send in your own photographs, if you are an inventor you can send in samples of anything unique you have designed, if you are a musician you can send in audio recordings of your performance, if you are a dancer you can send in videos of your dance performances, if you want to participate in the 'I am a Smart Parent' category of awards, you can share your unique experiences as a parent and, as a school, to participate in the 'I am a Progressive School' awards, you can send in details of anything innovative and unique that you have done that brings out the best in students and teachers.

What is the last date for submission of my article?
Categories will repeat on a rotation basis. Do go through all the categories. You can submit entries at any point of time. If selected, the entries will be published in the Hoopla Corner in the Expresso of the New Indian Express in the week relevant to the Category. All entries will be posted on the Hoopla Club website.
How should my article be?
1) Each article sh ould be of at least 250 words describing your ideas, experiences/ achievements and any unique information you can share related to a particular field.

2) Articles should be original, clear, express your close involvement in that field and highlight what you can do in your own way if given an opportunity to execute your ideas.

Where will my article appear?
The best ideas and entries will be published in Hoopla Corner of the Expresso Supplement of The New Indian Express. Students' articles will be published 4 days a week, Parents and School articles will be published once a week. These will also be carried in the monthly issue of the Hoopla Club magazine and all entries can be viewed on www.hooplaclub.com.

 

 
* All entries submitted will be the property of Hoopla Club. Hoopla Club reserves the right to use the entries in any manner it deems fit.
 
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