Our RDN - Photo Contest

By submitting your photo, you are consenting to the contest rules and grant the RDN the following:

• A royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use the submitted photograph(s) in print and online;
  
  
• the right to scale, crop or alter the color of the submitted image(s) for publication purposes; and
  
  
• consent to use your name in connection with the contest.

In addition:

• Photos must be taken within the Regional District of Nanaimo.
  
  
• Only digital photos will be accepted. Preferred file formats include .png or .jpeg.
  
  
• All shots must be high resolution, a minimum of 300 dpi, and a maximum file size of 8 MB. If not received in high enough quality, the photo will be disqualified.
  
  
• Participants do not have to be RDN residents.
  
  
• Photographers must submit a signed model release form for all identifiable people in the photos.
  
  
• Photographers under the age of 19 must submit signed authorization to participate from a parent or legal guardian.
  
  
• RDN staff and board members may submit photos but are not eligible for prizes.
  
  
• Photos must not be currently held in copyright by any individual or organization, have not been used for commercial purposes and must be previously unpublished work.
  
  
• There will be one prize awarded per submission category.
  
  
• Each photographer can submit up to 5 images per category, but cannot collect more than 1 prize.
  
  
• The winners of the four categories will be selected by a committee before December 8, 2020, from all eligible entries received at the submission deadline. All decisions of the committee are final. The winner will be announced on December 8, 2020.