This contest is currently underway! Submit any and all of your pictures as soon as possible! Don't wait until the last minute!
Calendar Contest Guidelines:
NO PHYSICAL PHOTOGRAHPS OR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Limit of 5 photos per family
Photos may be of individual adopted children or of adopted children and their family members.
Photos submitted on a disc or via email (media@awaa.org) must be at least 300 dpi.
Be sure to include all necessary information with your submissions: Names of all pictured family members, Province and country of adopted children shown in photo, The month and year of finalized adoption.
Be sure to include your last name with the CD or flashdrive that you submit with your pictures on. Last names will not appear on the calendars, but will be for America World's internal use only.
CD's or flashdrives with pictures on them will not be returned.
CD's or flashdrives can be sent to AWAA's corporate office:
America World Adoption
Attn: Photo Calendar Contest
6723 Whittier Avenue, Ste. 202
McLean, VA 22101
All photos must be received by October 16th 2009.
All photo submissions must be accompanied by a signed and completed
PHOTO RELEASE FORM
Monthly Theme Suggestions to Help Get You Thinking:
January - Snow Theme: snowflakes, snowmen, hats, mittens
February - Love Theme: hearts, flowers, family
March - Windy & Blustery Theme; Music Theme
April - Easter Theme: ducks, rabbits, eggs, dress-up attire, umbrellas
May - Flowers Theme: bouquets, baskets, etc.
June - Summer Fun Theme: beach, kites, pool
July - Patriotic Theme: flags, fireworks
August - Outdoor Theme: butterflies, frogs, dragonflies, pets
September - Back To School Theme: backpacks, schoolbooks, pencil and paper
October - Costume Theme: dress-ups, candy
November - Fall Theme: leaves, trees, Thanksgiving
December - Christmas Theme: decorations and ornaments, angels
Entries:
Technical shooting tips, get as close to the subject as possible. Also, no
matter how good a photo is, we can't use it if it isn't in focus. We will only
consider high-quality, sharp photos.
Prizes:
Cover Winner - 15 Free Calendars plus Clothing Items (TBA)
1st Runner Up - 10 Free Calendars plus Clothing Items (TBA)
2nd Runner Up - 5 Free Calendars plus Clothing Items (TBA)
Additional Month Winners - 5 Free Calendars
*Additional calendars will be available as free gifts for every $15 donation to America World's Orphan's Ticket Home campaign.*
Just be sure to note in your donation the amount of calendars that you would like to receive with your donation.
We can't wait to see this year's winning pictures!!!
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