From: Yukihiro Matsumoto Date: 2010-10-07T22:43:45+09:00 Subject: [ANN] 2011 Fukuoka Ruby Award Competition Hi all, Fukuoka prefecture sponsors the thrid Fukuoka Ruby Award as past years. Although sponsored by the Japanese local government, Fukuoka Ruby Award is fully open to non-Japanese, In fact, last two awards went to non-Japanese (one American, the other Indian), so that you have a great chance to win 1 million Yen. Due to recent rise of Yen price, the value of the prize is automatically increasing. ;-) matz. ---- 2011 Fukuoka Ruby Award Competition http://www.f-ruby.com/en/award/ The Government of Fukuoka Prefecture Japan, together with the Fukuoka Ruby Business Hub Promotion Committee, announced the opening of the Fukuoka Ruby Award 2011 Competition. The competition is free to enter. The grand prize is 1 million yen (approximately $11,000). Applications may be submitted Online at http://www.f-ruby.com/en/award/new/5. Completed entry forms must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on November 15, 2010 to be eligible. For detailed information, eligibility requirements, and to apply, please visit http://www.f-ruby.com/en/award/. All inquiries should be directed to: award@f-ruby.com. 2010 Awards: The winners of the first Fukuoka Ruby Prize were selected from among 64 entries from eight countries. Click here to view the 2010 prize winners: https://www.f-ruby.com/award/past/6 (Japanese only)