Hello all contestants! It's me, Adri! Welcome to the second edition of the News and Updates! 😄🎉

I'm here to essentially talk about what's to come in the spotlight Bud's summer edition! ☀️

The judging phase is coming to a close, and by the end of September, all of the entries will be judged, and a winner will be assigned! 🏆📅

But Adri, what is that "Sprouting Twig🌿" class you were talking about in the other update?

Well, thank you so much for reminding me! I'll make sure to give you all the info you need on the subject. 🌱👍

First of all, what is a class?

Well, a class, when it comes to the Spotlight Bud, is a certain type of contestant that has ALREADY participated in the Spotlight Bud's previous edition (in this case, the 2023 edition) without reaching first place! 📚🌟

What are the perks of a class?

A class brings many perks to the table, one of which is the possibility to start earning Bud Points! 🎁💰

Points can then be spent on a special prize based on how many times you've participated in the Spotlight Bud. It will allow previous contestants to bring a twist and some newness to the competition by bending the rules for certain types of contests. 🔄🏅

Maybe you've been assigned a theme you don't like, but you'd like to spend your points and change it to better suit your liking. Then fear not! Your best ally will be the Bud Points you earned this Spotlight Bud's edition! 🌈✨

Is there a list with all the things I can purchase with the spendable points?

As soon as the Spotlight Bud's edition is over, a list with all the prizes you can use your spendables on will be made public. Hang on tight! 📜💼

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AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST... 🥁

Here's a preview of the 5TH Place exclusive Icon! 🥇🎖️ To whomever wins the 5TH place, out of you 20+ contestants...

Display this beautiful Ribbon on your stories! Display your skills and show off you were one of the best among many of the contestants! 🌟📷

And don't even worry one bit, everyone is a winner here at the Spotlight Bud. In fact, all contestants that placed 6TH and below will receive special perks in the winter edition of the Spotlight Bud. 🌨️🎁

What are you waiting for then? Keep on reading, keep on exploring, but most importantly,

K E E P,   
O N,   
S P R E A D I N G,   
T H A T,       
L O V E !!! ❤️📚🌍

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(Here's a preview of the 5TH Place Icon, Which is still in development and Subject to Changes.)