20 Photos Contest
Another way we plan to document the many roles that trees play in our lives is through the Trees Forever 20 Photos contest. We are looking for photos that highlight the natural beauty of trees and the Midwestern landscape.
A panel of judges will select to the top 3 photos in each of the following six contest categories:
- Trees of Life - Photos of trees and tree parts
- Wildlife and Nature - Wildlife in a natural setting
- People and Nature - People enjoying the great outdoors
- The Four Seasons - Emphasizing seasonal beauty
- Natural Landscapes - Miscellaneous nature scenes
- Youth Class - Photos by youth ages 17 and under
Judges will also select two special winners:
- Best Oak Tree, Leaf or Acorn - In recognition of Iowa’s state tree
- Best of Show - Judges’ favorite from all categories
Amateur photographers may enter one photograph per category. Winning photos will be published in a commemorative calendar for 2010, and will be displayed at Trees Forever events during the year.
The deadline for photo submissions is October 31, 2009. Please download and complete the Photo Contest Entry Form below and send it with your submission.
Trees Forever "20 Photos Contest" Contest Rules and Guidelines
- All photo entries MUST be received by Trees Forever by October 31, 2009. You may submit entries anytime prior to the deadline.
- All photos must have been taken by the person submitting the entry, and should not have been previously published.
- Photos should not have won any previous contests.
- A completed contest entry form must be included with each photo entry. (see below)
- Photos should be submitted in digital form—sent on a CD or sent via e-mail to 20photos@treesforever.org.
Please Note: By submitting an entry or nomination, entrant agrees to be bound by the rules and guidelines of the applicable Trees Forever 20th Anniversary Contest. The entrant submits that his/her essay or photo is an original work by him/her and that it has never been published. The entrant transfers all rights for use and publication of his/her entry to Trees Forever. All entries become the property of Trees Forever and will not be returned. If applicable, the entrant understands that Trees Forever reserves the right to edit and publish any or all parts of his/her essay, as well as to use his/her name and/or likeness for future marketing and promotional purposes. This contest is void where prohibited by law. The deadline for entries varies as shown for each contest. All contest entries will be judged by a panel of qualified judges, whose decisions are final. All entries will be posted on our web site, www.TreesForever.org. The top 20 photo winners will be notified in November 2009, and may be invited to participate in speaking events during the coming year. Winning essays will also be published in a commemorative book, and winning authors will each receive a copy of the book.. The top 20 photos will be published in a calendar for 2010. The top 20 projects will be highlighted and recognized during the 2009 Anniversary year.
Trees Forever is pleased to offer businesses and organizations an opportunity to support these and other 20th Anniversary events in 2009 through several available marketing and sponsorship packages. For more information, please contact Mark Signs at 800-369-1269 ext. 20, or e-mail msigns@treesforever.org.