“Empowering Women and Girls through Sports” Photo Contest

Deadline: 04 September 2012
Open to:  at least 14 years old on the date of commencement of the Contest
Prize:  Two Grand Prize winners will receive a tablet computer (iPad 3) and their entries will be displayed at the U.S. Department of State. Runners-up will receive ExchangesConnect T-shirts and trading cards featuring the top 20 submissions.

Description

The “Empowering Women and Girls through Sports” Photo Contest is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the U.S. Department of State. ExchangesConnect (a custom social network built on the Ning platform). ExchangesConnect (http://connect.state.gov) is an international online community managed by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs that connects potential, current, and former exchange program participants around the world so that they can discuss application processes, programs, and living abroad.

Take an original still photo that reflects the theme of the contest, “Empowering Women and Girls through Sports,” and showcases the world of women and girls’ sports. Submit it to the Contest using the method listed below (“Photo Submission”). Once a photo is uploaded to the Contest site, it is considered a final submission and may not be modified or edited, or replaced. Contestants may submit no more than two photos. Participation in this Contest is automatically deemed as acceptance of these Official Contest Rules. A Photo Submission must be an original photograph (digital or analog) taken by the submitter.

Eligibility

  1. Contestants must be at least 14 years old on the date of commencement of the Contest.
  2. The Contest commences at 4 p.m. GMT (noon EDT) on July 24, 2012, and closes at 4 p.m. GMT (noon EDT) on September 4, 2012.
  3. The person submitting the photo will be considered the Contestant and will be the only person eligible to compete for the prize. In order to be eligible to win the prize, you must provide accurate and complete information.
  4. The following individuals are not eligible to enter the Contest: Employees, directors and officers of: the Contest Sponsor, Platform sponsors, Participating Individuals and Organizations, the U.S. government, or contractors of the U.S. government; or distribution agencies, web design agencies, advertising agencies, fulfillment agencies, as well as judging and Contest agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of this Contest and the immediate family members (defined as spouse, recognized partner, parent, child, sibling and spouse or “step” of each) and those living in the same households of each such individual. Professional photographers are eligible to compete.
  5. Submissions must follow technical format requirements of the Ning Platform – Submission should be in .jpg, .gif, or .png format and no larger than a ten (10) megabyte (MB) file size. The submission should be at least 72 dots per inch (dpi). Submissions should not have any visible watermarks, signatures, or personally identifiable information such as name or email address.
  6. Once a photo submission has been accepted for entry into the contest, the contestant’s name and country may be publically identified at the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors.  All contestants have the right to request their name not be publicized in connection with their contest submission.  Contestants must inform the Contest Sponsor of this wish when registering for the contest. 

Prize

  • Two Grand Prize winners will receive a tablet computer (iPad 3) and their entries will be displayed at the U.S. Department of State.
  • Runners-up will receive ExchangesConnect T-shirts and trading cards featuring the top 20 submissions.

Application

  • If you are under 18, you need permission from a parent or guardian to participate.
  • Each member may submit a maximum of two (2) entries for consideration in the contest.
  • Entries will be judged by a panel from the U.S. Department of State and photography and sports experts on originality, creativity, effectiveness, and photo quality. What are these?
  • Submissions will be accepted from July 24 until September 4, 2012.
  • Read the full rules to learn more.
Follow These Steps to Enter:
1. First, you must sign up for ExchangesConnect.
2. Take an original digital photo that addresses our theme and represents the empowerment of women and girls through sports.
3. Click the “Enter the Photo Contest Now” button below for further instructions on adding required information, a descriptive title, a caption, and tagging your photo.

The Official Website 

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