Only two weeks left to apply for the Great Britons competition...
Entries close on 27 July at ba.com/greatbritons.
Anyone from artists to hopeful chefs and scriptwriters are invited to apply for one of three career defining opportunities and work alongside a celebrity mentor with a wealth of knowledge and the potential to take your life in a fantastic direction.
The winners will be mentored one-on-one with their celebrity expert either Heston Blumenthal, Richard E Grant or Tracey Emin with the potential to demonstrate their talent on British Airways flights in the run up to the London 2012 games.
The film category will get the opportunity to write a short film that will be shown on BA flights and will be showcased at the pre-show to the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Working alongside Heston, the winner will help to create the perfect dish to serve at 35,000ft in the air to be served to millions of BA customers.
BA Great Britons food mentor, Heston Blumenthal, said: "I thrive on creativity and developing new and exciting dishes, and I’m looking to find someone who shares this enthusiasm. Together we will showcase British cuisine at its best and at 35,000ft!
The film category will get the opportunity to write a short film that will be shown on BA flights and will be showcased at the pre-show to the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
BA Great Britons film mentor, Richard E Grant, said: "This is a massive and unique opportunity to create a piece of film that will be seen by literally millions of people. I’m looking forward to discovering and working with a true talent to bring their idea to life."
Winner of the art section of the prize will be mentored by Turner Prize nomiated artist and Royal Academician Tracey Emin. The winner will get to work with Tracey to produce a piece of iconic art work for the livery of 12 British Airways planes.
BA Great Britons art mentor, Tracey Emin, said: "I'm very excited to be an Art Ambassador for British Airways. It’s a brilliant opportunity to fly the flag and show the rest of the world how truly amazing British art can be."
The Great Britons programme is open to Britons aged 16 and above and a judging panel including the celebrity mentors along with BAFTA, The Royal Academy of Arts and Taste Festival will select a shortlist of finalists.
If you're creative, passionate, talented and desperate for the chance to experience this one in a life time opportunity then visit the Great Briton website and apply: ba.com/greatbritons
Entries close on 27 July at ba.com/greatbritons.
FemaleFirst Jenna Fordie
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