PHA-Exchange> 2005 Photoshare Contest is open for entries

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> 2005 Photoshare Contest is open for entries
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> 
> Announcing...the 3rd Annual International Photoshare Photo Con-
> test sponsored by The INFO Project and Canon!
> 
> Online Announcement:
> http://www.photoshare.org/photosharecontest05.php
> 
> Do you have photos of programs in action and the people you
> serve? Pictures illustrating the realities of urban and rural
> life in developing countries? Snapshots from your personal trav-
> els, volunteer service, or work experience? You may have an
> award-winning photo and a chance to win cash and/or a Canon
> digital camera!
> 
> Entries will be accepted August 1 - October 15, 2005.
> 
> Download attached Entry Form, also available online:
> http://www.photoshare.org/2005contestentryform.doc
> 
> *******************
> Contest Categories
> *******************
> 
> Participants may submit one photo per category (8 photos maxi-
> mum):
> 1. Family Planning and Reproductive Health
> 2. HIV/AIDS
> 3. Environment
> 4. Agricultural & Economic Development
> 5. Democracy & Governance
> 6. Humanitarian Assistance
> 7. Global Health (open subject)
> 8. Human Interest (open subject)
> 
> See sample photo subjects here:
> http://www.photoshare.org/samplecontestsubjects.php
> 
> *******
> Awards
> *******
> ~BEST OF SHOW AWARDS~
> 
> 1st Place Prize: $300 USD and a Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital
> ELPH Camera!
> 
> 2nd Place Prize: $200 USD and a Canon PowerShot S60 Digital Cam-
> era!
> 
> 3rd Place Prize: $175 USD!
> 
> Best of Show awards are selected from the 8 BEST OF CATEGORY
> winners by an independent panel of judges. All category winners,
> including 8 HONORABLE MENTION winners selected by Photoshare
> Staff, will receive a certificate of award.
> 
> ~OUTSTANDING PHOTOSHARE CONTRIBUTOR AWARD~
> 
> Prize: Canon PowerShot G6 Digital Camera!
> This award recognizes the valuable and inspiring efforts made by
> an individual to contribute to Photoshare on an ongoing basis.
> 
> ~PHOTOSHARE IMAGE OF THE YEAR AWARD~
> 
> Prize: Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH Camera!
> This award recognizes the significance and impact of a photo
> previously contributed to Photoshare.
> 
> ~BEST USE OF A PHOTOSHARE IMAGE AWARD~
> 
> Prize: Framed certificate of award!
> This award recognizes an organization for its excellent use of
> Photoshare images.
> 
> *****************************
> Contest Guidelines and Rules
> *****************************
> 
> ~All entries and accompanying entry forms must be received by
> October 15, 2005 (delivery or E-Mail) to qualify for considera-
> tion. Entries arriving late with a postmarked date of October 15
> will be accepted until 5:30pm on October 19.
> 
> ~Any individual or organization, with the exception of contest
> judges, are welcome to participate (including both amateur and
> professional photographers).
> 
> ~One photo allowed per category (8 maximum): original color or
> black & white prints, slides, negatives, and digital images are
> acceptable. At a minimum, digital images must be approximately
> 1024 x 768 pixels. Photos below the minimum resolution, col-
> lages, photos without completed entry forms, and photos previ-
> ously contributed to Photoshare are not eligible for considera-
> tion.
> 
> ~Originals will be returned upon request at Photoshare's expense
> through UPS or DHL when a street address is provided (no P.O.
> boxes). Photoshare is not responsible for the loss or damage of
> photographs. However, in the event that photos are lost or dam-
> aged on return, Photoshare will resend digital copies, when
> available.
> 
> ~Photos will be judged on the basis of content (relevance to
> category) and quality (e.g. lighting, composition, focus) by an
> independent panel of judges for cash and camera prizes.
> 
> ~Entries that violate copyright or the laws of the country in
> which they were taken are not acceptable.
> 
> ~The contest participant agrees to allow entries to be included
> in the Photoshare collection.
> 
> *********************************************
> Instructions for Delivery of Contest Entries
> *********************************************
> ~E-Mail
> Send images and Entry Form as email attachments (up to 10MB per
> e-mail) to: photoshare at infoforhealth.org
> 
> ~Postal Delivery*
> Send prints, slides, negatives, or CD-ROMs to:
> 
> JHU/CCP Photoshare Contest
> Attn: David Alexander
> 111 Market Place, Suite 310
> Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
> (Phone: + 1-410-659-6280 | Fax: + 1-410-659-6266)
> 
> *We recommend you choose a shipping method that includes a
> tracking number. Entries arriving late with a postmarked date of
> October 15th will be accepted until 5:30pm on October 19th.
> 
> *********************************
> Helpful Links & More Information
> *********************************
> 
> ~Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
> http://www.photoshare.org/contestfaqs.php
> 
> ~Entry Form:
> http://www.photoshare.org/2005contestentryform.doc
> 
> ~Sample Contest Photo Subjects by Category:
> http://www.photoshare.org/samplecontestsubjects.php
> 
> ~Last Year's Contest Winners (2004):
> http://www.infoforhealth.org/ps/contestwinners04.shtml
> 
> ~Contact Photoshare Staff:
> http://www.photoshare.org/contactus.php
> 
> ~Canon Website:
> http://www.canon.com
> 
> ~Photoshare Website:
> http://www.photoshare.org
> 
> *****************
> About Photoshare
> *****************
> 
> Photoshare is a service of The INFO Project helping non-profit
> organizations communicate global health and development issues
> through photography. By facilitating photo sharing among col-
> leagues in international development, Photoshare has become a
> leading source for editorial development photography. The Photo-
> share collection, consisting primarily of photos taken by public
> health professionals in the field, contains more than 7,000 im-
> ages illustrating the realities of urban and rural life in de-
> veloping countries, as well as global efforts to improve and
> save lives. Our popular on-line photo database, available at
> www.photoshare.org through the Johns Hopkins University
> Bloomberg School of Public Health/Center for Communication Pro-
> grams, serves many major government institutions and interna-
> tional NGOs.
>