"Tsil" competition 2022
Creative Competition
The Beginning: Planting the Seeds for Future Growth 2022 served as the inaugural phase of the "Tsil" creative competition. This foundational year was critical in defining the project’s core mission, identifying its target demographic, and establishing its high standards of excellence. Designed for youth aged 14–18, the competition aimed to uncover and promote creative talent across three primary categories: Literature, Visual Arts (including sculpture and fine arts), and Video Production.
Participants and Engagement
The competition launched with significant momentum, receiving approximately 275 applications. Of these, 250 entries met the eligibility criteria and were accepted into the official review process—a clear indicator of the immediate trust and interest in the program. Following a rigorous first-round evaluation, 18 participants advanced to the finals:
- Literature: 14 finalists
- Visual Arts: 3 finalists
- Video Production: 1 finalist
Competition Stages
The program was managed by the “Amrots” Foundation leadership and conducted in two distinct stages:
Stage I (May 1 – June 10, 2022): Focused on forming the professional evaluation committee, engaging industry specialists, and conducting preliminary reviews of all submissions.
Stage II (June 23, 2022): Conducted as a series of in-depth interviews held at the Foundation’s headquarters. Of the finalists, 14 attended in person, while 4 participated via a digital format.
The Jury Panel
Submissions were evaluated by a panel of seasoned professionals and scholars:
Varazdat Karapetyan
Chair
Armen Kheshishyan
Smbat Hovhannisyan
Mher Israyelyan
David Kochunts
Vahe Gasparyan
Bogdan Atanesyan
Aghasi Hunanyan
Varazdat Karapetyan
Chair
Armen Kheshishyan
Smbat Hovhannisyan
Mher Israyelyan
David Kochunts
Vahe Gasparyan
Bogdan Atanesyan
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Award System and Financial Structure
The 2022 framework was designed to provide up to 30 monetary awards:
1st Class Awards: 200,000 AMD each (10 available)
2nd Class Awards: 100,000 AMD each (20 available)
Winners and Results
Following the final evaluation, awards were distributed based on merit:
Literature Category
1st Class Winners:
2nd Class Winners
Visual Arts Category
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