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Deadline for entries is September 18th, 2009.

Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii (August 24, 2009)
The Maui County Fair is proud to announce an exciting new twist to the annual Maui County Fair Parade Grand Marshall selection process. This year, four Maui County teachers will be crowned as 2009 Parade Grand Marshalls - with students being responsible for their nomination.

All Maui County students are invited to submit entries via written letter or drawing to nominate their favorite teacher in one of the following four categories: Elementary I (K-2); Elementary II (3 - 5); Intermediate (6 - 8); and High School (9 - 12).

Entries should be mailed to the:

Maui County Fair
Attn: Parade Grand Marshall Contest
PO Box 95, Kahului, HI 96733.

Only one entry per student is allowed.
Deadline for entries is September 18th, 2009.
Winners will be notified by September 25th, 2009.

The winning educator in each category will be invited to serve as the Parade Grand Marshall in this year's parade. They will also be recognized at the Fair's opening ceremonies, profiled in the Maui News, and receive a special prize package for themselves as well as the student who submitted the winning entry.

Entries will be judged on the students' ability to successfully describe or portray the teachers' level of caring, dedication, and commitment to education.

"The Parade Grand Marshall Contest is the signature addition to this year's Maui County Fair, and I am so excited for our wonderful educators to be honored, and receive the gratitude and appreciation they deserve. I can't think of a better way to showcase our dedicated teachers than at Maui's favorite parade," says Fair Director Karey Oura.

The 87th Maui County Fair will be "Your Invitation to Fun" and held Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4. The highly anticipated annual event brings the entire community together to enjoy an alcohol-free, smoke-free and drug-free family-oriented educational event with plenty of entertainment, delicious local food, and fun! This year especially, the Fair gives the people of Maui County a well-deserved break from the current economic times and provides priceless quality time for family and friends. The Maui County Fair is the primary source of funding for many of Maui's nonprofit and community organizations. It relies entirely on corporate or local business sponsorships, local donations, and volunteers for support. Corporate Sponsorship packets are also available online for download.