This competition aims to encourage young people to experiment with photography and the theme for the 2014 competition is "People", with entrants asked to submit a portfolio of three different prints on that theme, either colour or black and white on photographic quality paper no larger than A4 size plus a digital copy.
In addition, each entrant must provide a description of the inspiration for their photographs and how they reflect the theme in no more than 50 words.
The competition is open to three age categories, with ages taken on 31st August 2013
JUNIOR: Aged 7 – 10 years (Date of Birth 01/09/2002 – 31/08/2006)
INTERMEDIATE: Aged 11 – 13 years (Date of Birth 01/09/1999 – 31/08/2002)
SENIOR: Age 14 – 17 years (Date of Birth 01/09/1995 – 31/08/1999)
The judging panel will consist of three judges, with at least one person independent of Rotary.
In addition the winning entries in each age category will be entered into the Rotary All-Ireland Young Writer competition and if successful at this level, the entries will be submitted into the Rotary Great Britain and Ireland Young Writer competition.
Download Rotary Club of Athlone Young Photographer Information Pack 2014 [PDF]
For more information please contact:
Siobhan Bigley, Chair Youth and Foundation Rotary Club of Athlone
Tel: 086 839 5961 Email: siobhanbigley@gmail.com