2023 Photo Contest Guideline Information
The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD) is now accepting submissions for the 9th Annual Photography Contest from amateur photographers throughout Hamilton County. This year the theme supports the Hamilton County Bicentennial with the title being “A Look Into Biodiversity This Bicentennial”. We will accept photographs in both the youth and adult age categories with each photographer having the ability to submit up to 5 entries.  
 
Biodiversity is a term which describes every living organism within a single ecosystem or habitat, including plants, bacteria, animals, fungi, and humans. We are looking to accept photos that exhibit and/ or promote the rich level of biodiversity Hamilton County has and has had over the last 200 years. Some guidelines we would like photographers to follow for submissions are below: 
Photos with two or more species present 
Local habitats that are protected
Healthy rivers/lakes/streams, etc.
Positive Environmental Practices such as Planting of Native or Rain Gardens or Conservation Efforts  
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Digital files and entry forms must be submitted by Monday, June 26th, 2023 by 10am. Remember to add a descriptive caption to each entry portraying how the photo relates to this year’s theme. A panel of judges will choose two winners in each category to be honored and receive a cash prize.  Once again, this year, People’s Choice Award winners in each of the categories will receive a $50.00 prize - voting will take place on our Facebook page. Photo entries and winners will be showcased at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair July 20th to 24th, 2023 at the HCSWCD booth. 
 
Additional information and entry forms are located at www.hamiltonswcd.org/photo-contest.
Questions? Email: [email protected] or call 317-773-2181.

    2023 Photo Contest Entry Form 
    Entries due by Monday, June 26th, 2023 by 10am
    Entry form and photo release form(s) must be received before photo is eligible for judging. 

    Photo 1
    Max file size: 20MB
    Photo 2
    Max file size: 20MB
    Photo 3
    Max file size: 20MB
    Photo 4
    Max file size: 20MB
    Photo 5
    Max file size: 20MB
    2023 Photo Release
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    Signed Photo/Media and Information Release of Photos and Subjects in Photo
    Minors (under the age of 18) who appear in photographs must have a parent/legal guardian sign their release; subjects 18 years and older can sign their own release form.
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    I hereby grant the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) permission to use my likeness, name or images I have photographed in any and all publications: including web site entries, without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity. I understand and agree that these photos can be used by the Hamilton County SWCD as stated above. My photos can also be used for my personal or professional use.
    I hereby irrevocably authorize SWCD to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo for purposes of publicizing SWCD’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge SWCD from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. I am 18 years of age or older and am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release. If under the age of 18 I will have consent signed by parent or guardian.
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