Web Site Photo Contest

Web Site Photography Competition

Purpose
To encourage photography that illustrates Alpha Omega Alpha's motto: "Be Worthy to Serve the Suffering."

Prizes
Twelve winning photographs will be selected to be displayed for one month each on AΩA's web site: alphaomegaalpha.org. A short description of the photograph and its context will be displayed with the photograph. No cash prizes will be awarded.

Eligibility
Only amateur photographers. Anyone may participate, except for professional photographers and those affiliated with the AΩA national office operations, including contractors, staff, and members of the Board of Directors and Pharos Editorial Board members.

Dates
Photographs must be submitted by e-mail no later than February 28, 2010.

Requirements for the photos:

1. Photos must not have been published elsewhere, and must be the work of one person.
2. All entries must be submitted by e-mail.
3. Only one entry per person is allowed.
4. Files must be submitted in JPEG format, and must be at least 500 KB in size, and no larger than 2 MB.
5. Files must be uncropped and generally unedited (except for brightness, contrast, and color balance). Conversion of color photos to black and white is allowed
   
6. Photographs must be in landscape orientation and must be able to be cropped to fit the dimensions of the photograph on AAΩA's home page.
7. Each photograph must be accompanied by the photographer's name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and a description of the photo of less than 100 words.
8. Photographs must adhere to HIPAA regulations.
9. The photographer of a winning photograph must sign a release allowing Alpha Omega Alpha the sold right to display the photogaph for a period of one year. Copyright remains with the photographer.
10. Send entries to info@alphaomegaalpha.org. All e-mails must have the subject: AOA Web Site Photography Contest

More Information
Contact Managing Editor Debbie Lancaster
(650) 329-0291
d.lancaster@alphaomegaalpha.org