RACGP/Wonca Asia Pacific Region 2008 Photo Competition Proudly sponsored by
Introduction
Are you a GP, registrar, medical student, practice manager or practice staff? Do you have an interest in photography? If so, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase your talents and celebrate the diversity of general practice.
We are excited to announce that at this year's WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference, which in 2008 is combined with the RACGP Annual Scientific Convention (ASC) in Melbourne from 2-5 October, there will be a photo competition encouraging you to share your insight into the diverse nature of general practice/family medicine.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners invites conference delegates, members and members' direct families, medical students, practice staff and practice managers to participate in the RACGP 2008 Photo Competition.
The theme of the competition is 'diversity'
Entry to this competition is free and entrants are invited to submit an entry that focuses on general practice/family medicine; an issue or theme that reflects on where you live or practice, the various people you come in contact with and the environment in which you find yourself. The only limit is your imagination and interpretation of our theme and categories. Please click here to download the entry form Before entering the competition, please make sure you read and accept the terms and conditions and the competition guidelines.
Categories Photographs can be submitted under 2 categories:
1. Faces (portrait focused)
2. Places (landscape focused)
Entry Requirements
There are a number of requirements which MUST be fulfilled for entry including:
1. Unsuitable photograph entries will not be included (at the discretion of organisers)
2. Obscene, sexist or racist images, sexually suggestive or explicit photographs and photographs that depict unsafe activity or violence WILL NOT be accepted. The photo must be suitable for audience of members, colleagues and families.
3. Maximum of three entries per category will be accepted from each entrant.
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Each entry must have a separate entry form. Entries without a fully completed entry form will not be eligible for judging.
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Competition organisers will take care, but will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to any entry.
6. Entries should be suitable for public viewing and should not be in breach of copyright laws.
7. Permission must be obtained from the parent/guardian of individuals recognised in the photo who are under the age of 18 years of age.
8. Entries may only be accepted from conference delegates, RACGP members, Wonca members, their partners or children, practice managers and staff.
9. All entries MUST be submitted by 5pm (AEST) on Friday 29 August 2008. Under no circumstances will entries be accepted after this time.
10. All competition entrants are responsible for their own registration and travel to the conference.
All entries MUST include information including:
- Title of the photograph
- Entrant name
- Category of entry
This information will be used to identify your work during the judging process.
How to enter 1. Complete the competition entry form. Please read the terms and conditions. Your signature on the declaration means you have accepted the terms and condition of the competition.
2. Up to three (3) entries for each category (face/places) will be accepted per photographer; however EACH entry MUST be submitted on a separate entry form.
3. Entries without fully completed entry forms will not be accepted.
4. Submitted photographs will not be returned.
5. Attach the entry form firmly to your photo entry if submitting by mail. Ensure both the entry form and photograph are attached is submitting via email
6. Ensure back-up copies of your photograph are available. In unforeseen circumstances competition organisers will notify you if required
You can submit your entry electronically in a format to:
photo.competition@racgp.org.au
Electronic File Guidelines
**All photos are to be no larger than 6MG and are to be jpeg format with a minimum of 300dpi.
**Please ensure the subject line states: “RACGP 2008 Photo Competition” and that your entry form and photo are attached.
Or post a CD to:
RACGP 2008 Photo Competition
C/O RACGP Victoria Faculty
1 Palmerston Crescent
South Melbourne Victoria , Australia 3205
For entrants using photographic film, please contact the competition organisers directly.
Competition Format
Entries must be submitted in electronic format to the conference organisers to ensure that the photograph meets the specified entry requirements. Please refer to the electronic file guidelines for more information. If you are using photographic film or wish to process your own photos, please contact the Victoria Faculty for instructions.
The top 25 finalists in each category will be used for display. The photographs that are displayed will be at the discretion of the organisers. Only photographs on display will be eligible for awards.
The photographs will be displayed in the Exhibition Hall for the duration of the conference. The winners of the competition will be announced on Friday 3 October 2008 at the Official Conference Cocktail Function.
All photographs that are chosen for display will be printed on the standard size 20.5cm x 25.5cm. For those entrants using photographic film, the competition organisers will liaise with you on an individual basis.
All finalists will be informed that their photographs will be on display.
A pre-determined location will be reserved for entries in the competition display area.
Electronic copies of the photographs will be submitted to the RACGP Electronic Library.
Photograph Format
Entries can be in a range of formats:
- colour
- black and white
- portrait orientation
- landscape orientation.
Judging
Entries will be judged on:
- clarity of image in relation to theme (theme must be acknowledged with entry submission)
- representation of general practice in the context of the theme of 'diversity'
- originality.
Entries will be judged by representatives from:
- The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Wonca Asia Pacific Region Council
- Secconded photographic specialist
- MDA National representative.
Entries must be submitted by 5pm Friday 29 August 2008. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCPETED
Prizes
Category |
Award |
Faces |
Winner |
Faces |
Runner-up |
Faces |
Highly Commended |
Places |
Winner |
Places |
Runner-up |
Places |
Highly Commended |
IMAGE SAMPLES |
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WINNER AWARD |
RUNNER-UP AWARD |
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD |
Enquiries
If you have any question regarding the competition email photo.competition@racgp.org.au Or contact the RACGP Victoria Faculty on +61 3 8699 0488
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