Please forward this flyer, about the Lions Environmental Photo Contest,
to the Environmental Chairperson and Club Presidents.
Thank you for your assistance in the success of the Lions Environmental Photo Contest.
CLUB CONTEST INFORMATION SHEET
EPC.03.EN
Lions should submit their original, color or black-&-white, environmental photo
(traditional or digital) to their districts or multiple districts for judging.
Digital photos, print photos (with negative) and positive film (slides) are
acceptable. The .jpg file may be sent via e-mail if the file size does not exceed
5MB. If the .jpg file is larger than 5MB it must be saved to a CD or disc and sent
to international headquarters via surface mail.
For digital photos, applying standard computer developing is allowed.
See reverse side for official rules of the contest.
One winning photo from the multiple district* will be forwarded to Lions
international headquarters by March 1, 2006.
Photos submitted will be displayed at the Lions international convention.
Convention registrants will be asked to judge the best photo.
Lions who submitted winning photos that are voted as the winners at the Lions
international convention will receive an award.
For more information
e-mail:
programs@lionsclubs.org or fax 630-571-1692.
* Or single district where no multiple districts exists
Submitting Photos for the Lions Environmental Photo Contest
Contact your district or multiple district representative for information on sending your
photo and 25-word description. We suggest you send your club photos to the district or
multiple district by January 1, 2006.
OFFICIAL RULES
EPC.04.EN
Description:
An annual photo contest shall provide a way for Lions to portray,
through
an original photo, their pride and commitment to improving, protecting and preserving an
aspect of the environment in which they live.
Eligibility:
The contest is open to all Lions and Lions clubs in good standing.
Each Multiple District or Single District (where no multiple district exists) may submit
one photo per year no later than
March 1 in
one of the following five categories:
Landscapes (urban or natural)
Animal Life
Plant Life
Weather Phenomena
A Passion for Our World
(this year’s special theme)
Each photo submission should
include (in
one of the official association languages) a
title
and a 25-word (or less) description
of the photo and why the environment being
depicted should be improved, protected or preserved.
Photos submitted will be displayed at the Lions international convention and judged by
convention registrants for the categories indicated and for "Best of Show." Clubs should
submit their entries to the district or multiple district no later than January 1.
Multiple districts and single districts may conduct competitions among their respective
clubs to select their finalist or "Best of Show" photo. Clubs should submit their entries to
the district or multiple district no later than January 1.
At all contest levels, all entries are to be judged in an objective manner by an impartial
group of judges.
Winners are to be selected on originality, artistic merit and portrayal
of
environmental themes.
Photos and descriptions may be submitted to Lions Clubs International to Lions Clubs
International by e-mail or surface mail. A completed official entry form must accompany
each entry. The contestant is responsible for ensuring that an e-mail file can be opened
electronically and that the photo is received in good condition.
Photographs must be
original, unaltered
in any way, and taken solely for the purpose of
this contest.
Photos depicting people will be disqualified. A photo may not be
submitted
twice. Lions Clubs International reserves the right to reject photos not meeting contest
criteria.
Submitted photos shall become property of Lions Clubs Internationa
l. Lions Clubs
International will be responsible for standardizing the size of the photo for framing and
exhibiting. Entrants are responsible for all costs in taking and submitting photos.
Contest Award:
Winners will receive a suitable award.
