Photography Competition "Clean and Green Singapore, You and Me"

Background Great value is often associated with a clean city. A clean city is a strong reflection of our moral and civic values. But clean cities do not just come by chance. They require much

responsibility and dedication to maintain.

The development of our public health system over the years has contributed much to Singapore’s status as a ‘clean and green’ city. However, public education remains a crucial aspect in the sustainability of a clean environment. The challenge is not only for every Singaporean to understand the importance of taking responsibility of their litter and the environment, but also to ‘walk the talk’. The NYAA Council, in partnership with the Photographic Society of National University of Singapore (NUSPS) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) are jointly organising a photography competition. This competition aims to showcase the clean and green scenery in Singapore, the on-going public education effort in keeping Singapore clean as well as remind the public that we have to do our part to maintain this image. Theme The theme of this competition is “Clean and Green Singapore, You and Me” Participants should submit a series of original digital photographs which is relevant to the theme and conveys the aim of the competition. This can include but is not limited to photographs depicting our clean landscape with images of Singaporeans taking ownership of the environment. Category There are 2 categories in this competition:    1. Schools (for students in the primary and secondary schools, junior colleges and        ITEs)    2. Open (for individuals aged 16 – 35) Submission Requirement    1. Participants are to submit a series of photographs in digital format (Minimum of 3       photographs up to a maximum of 5 photographs).    2. The series of photographs should clearly depict a story based on the theme of       the competition, and should be accompanied by captions and / or a write-up of       not more than 300 words.    3. Participants may wish to submit an entry as a group, but they must bear in mind       that the group will be counted as a single entity during the selection process.    4. Deadline for submission of entries (online at www.nusps.org.sg/cgs or CD with       accompanying Entry Form) is Wednesday, 10 February 2010.    5. Entries submitted must not have won prizes in other competitions. Prizes 1st Prize (1 winner per category): $500 cash prize and trophy 2nd Prize (1 winner per category): $400 cash prize and trophy 3rd Prize (1 winner per category): $300 cash prize and trophy Consolation Prizes (7 winners per category): $50 cash prize TERMS & CONDITIONS In this section, The National Environmental Agency will be referred to as NEA, The Photographic Society of the National University of Singapore referred to as NUSPS and The National Youth Achievement Awards Council referred to as NYAA Council. Photo Specifications 1. Digital images must be saved in .jpeg or .tiff format. 2. Photographs submitted must contain at least 2400 pixels on the longer side. 3. Minimal digital manipulation (i.e. only manipulations such as colour enhancement,    cropping) is allowed. However, adding or removing key elements of the    composition is strongly discouraged and may be disqualified for judging.    Excessively manipulated photos will be disqualified. 4. Entries submitted are non-returnable. 5. Total file size of photographs must not exceed 20 MB 6. Both colour and monochrome images are allowed. Copyrights 1. The participant must be the author and sole owner of the copyright of each    photograph submitted. 2. NEA, NUSPS and NYAA Council reserve the right to use/reproduce the images    submitted for any artistic or non-commercial purposes. The photographer will be    duly acknowledged for his/her contribution without monetary compensation.    Winning entries will be exhibited at venues which will be released on    www.nusps.org.sg/cgs Liabilities 1. By submitting photos, participants agree that no claim relating to any damage,     loss, injury or inconvenience shall be asserted against the NYAA Council, NUSPS     and NEA, and the directors, officers, employees and assignees from any and all     losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind resulting from the project. 2. The participant hereby indemnify and hold the NYAA Council, NUSPS and NEA     harmless from any claims, actions, proceedings costs and expenses arising as a     result of any allegation that the relevant participant did not own or is not wholly     entitled and authorized to allow publication and reproduction of the work by the     NYAA Council, NUSPS and NEA. 3. NEA, NUSPS and NYAA Council reserve the right to disqualify any entries, if the     contents are deemed pornographic or against public interest. 4. The Terms and Conditions above are subject to change and/or supplement by the     NYAA Council, NUSPS and/or NEA at any time during the submission period as     and when the NYAA Council, NUSPS and/or NEA deem fit. The NYAA Council,     NUSPS and NEA assume no liability whatsoever for any outcome as a result of     such action.  Jointly organised by:  National Youth Achievement Award Council (NYAA) National Environment Agency (NEA) Photographic Societyof the National University of SIngapore (NUSPS)  Interested parties please contact SP Environment Club at sp.env.club@gmail.com for more details before 2 February 2009.