The contest is open to the public. Photos will be used in published materials giving credit to the photographer and location along with prizes awarded for first place in each category. Entries will be accepted through 5 p.m. on May 11.
“The contest has categories including adult amateur, adult professional, along with a 15 and under amateur youth category,” states Zachary White, Pender County Parks, and Recreation. “Photos can be of animals, plants, landscapes, scenery, and historic structures in Pender County.”
“We are looking for some of your best high-resolution digital photos of nature taken in Pender County,” Olivia Dawson, Pender County Tourism, said. “This contest is a great way for locals to show off their photography skills while capturing the beauty of Pender County.”
Photos must be taken between November 11, 2019 and May 11, 2020. All entrants must complete an entry form submitting one entry form per photo with a maximum of 3 photos per person. Photos in the adult amateur and youth category may not be digitally altered, with the exception of cropping. The professional category may digitally alter their photographs. Only digital entries will be accepted, and photos must be the property of the entrant.
Winners will be announced no later than Friday, May 15. Winning entrants will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For more information on rules, use, eligibility, and entry form visit www.visitpender.com or https://penderpr.recdesk.com/
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For more information contact Pender County Parks and Recreation Department 910-259-1330 or the Tourism Office 910-259-1278
Pender County Nature Photography Contest Rules
The contest is open to the public with the following categories: adult amateur; adult professional; 15 and under amateur youth category. All photos must be taken in Pender County between November 11, 2019 and May 11, 2020. Photos can be of animals, plants, landscapes, scenery, and historic structures in Pender County. Minors under the age of 18 must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian. People are not allowed to be in any of the photographs that are submitted. Only digital entries will be accepted. Photos must be the property of the entrant and may not have been nationally published or be under consideration for publication or prizes elsewhere. Photos in the adult amateur and youth category may not be digitally altered with the exception of cropping. The professional category may digitally alter their photographs.
Submitting Photos
Entries are accepted between April 27, 2019, through May 11, 2020 at 5:00 PM. Please submit one entry form with a maximum of 3 photos per person.in JPEG (.jpg) digital format saved at the highest possible resolution using the online form, https://form.jotform.com/201138489641054.
Use of Photos
Contestants grant Pender County unlimited usage and unrestricted rights of any photograph submitted for the contest regardless of whether or not it is a winning entry. They reserve the right to use the photos in printed or on-line materials and for educational, informational and promotional purposes without paying compensation to the photographers or the subjects. Photos used in published materials will credit the photographer and location unless otherwise requested by the entrant.
Judging
Winners will be announced no later than Friday, May 15, 2020. You need not to be present to win. Winning entrants will be contacted by phone or e-mail. If for any reason the contest is not capable of being conducted as planned, including any causes beyond the control of the administers of the contest, Pender County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, suspend, or terminate the contest without notice to the entrants and retain all photo entries.
Prizes
There will be prizes awarded for first place in the adult amateur, adult professional and the amateur youth category 15 and under.
For more information contact Pender County at 910-259-1330 or 910-259-1278 .
