Our 11th Annual Photo Contest

Particpate in "Show us Your World" Photo Contest and You could Win an Awesome Gift Card worth $250!

Each year, the Centre for International Programs runs the "Show Us Your World" photo contest, which showcases the photos of students who have studied abroad on a University of Guelph Study Abroad (Exchange, Field School or Semester Abroad) program during the previous academic year. 

We know you took lots of pics while you were travelling and we really, really want to see them so we have a very exciting Grand Prize this year - $250 BestBuy gift card!

Contest opens: Thursday, September 7th, 2017

Contest closes: Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at 11:59 pm

Read over the categories and contest rules below and submit your photos for a chance to win!

2017 Contest Categories

 1. The Taste of Culture: Food, festivals, ceremony, art, architecture, museum, people make up the community of your sojourn abroad. Show us snapshot of local culture and adventure that most defines the feel/adventure you experienced abroad.

2. Friend and Fun Abroad: Submit your fun group photo of friends that sums up your study abroad experience in one click.

3. Iconic Moments Abroad: You spent a lot of time at your host university, in the community or even outside of it. We want to see your best photos that reflect the iconic sites/places of the world you interacted with.

4. My Most Amazing Pic: There are moments, experiences and situations that bring the most remarkable memories in our lives. Submit a pic that sends a message on first gaze of your biggest smile or moments you felt very alive and happy whiles abroad! 

Contest Prizes: You could win a $250 Gift Card!

Fan Favourite: $50 University of Guelph Hospitality gift card

The winning photograph in each photo contest category will be decided by popular vote on Facebook. The photo with the most “Likes” in each category will win the $50 gift certificate.

The same entrant can win the Fan Favourite in one category only!

Grand Prize: An Engraved Picture Frame for winning picture and a $250 Best Buy Gift Card

An expert panel of judges appointed by the Centre for International Programs will decide the Grand Prize winner, chosen from all of the photos entered, for the contest.

How to Submit Your Photos

Please read through the information below for Rules and Regulations on how to submit your photos.

All entries must be submitted to cipphotocontest@gmail.com along with a Photo Submission form, in the correct format listed below. 

Contest Rules and Regulations

Eligibility

1. Two photos per category per entrant. All additional entries will be disqualified.

2. Photos must have been taken by the student on the study abroad program or travels associated with the study abroad program. Only the creator of an image has the right to submit it. Prizes will be awarded to the entrants.

3. The contest is open to any University of Guelph student who participated in a University of Guelph Study Abroad program during the 16/17 academic year.

Format

1. All entries must be submitted in digital forms, as .jpg files, along with the Photo Submission form.

2. The original image size must be in high-resolution format, with a minimum of 1500x2100 pixels or 3.1 megapixels.

3. Photographic entries must be accompanied by Photo Submission form that includes a photo title and a description of the photo.

4. Electronic images must be labeled with the photographer's name, category (1-4), and submission number (1-2). Failure to label the photograph correctly may result in disqualification from the contest.

Rights

1. By submitting your photo entry/entries to the "Show us your World" photo contest, you agree to give CIP permission to use your photo(s).

2. The Centre for International Programs reserves the non-exclusive right to publish any entry and/or use any entry in related promotional material. These rights include but are not limited to CIP print and electronic publications, events and promotional materials and online venues such as Facebook, Twitter and the CIP website.

Judging

1. The winning photograph in each photo contest category will be decided by popular vote on Facebook, with the photo with the most “Likes” in each category winning the category prize. All winners will be notified by email on or by November 17th 2017.

2. The Grand Prize winner for the contest will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the Centre for International Programs. The decision of the judges is final. The winner will be notified by email on or before December 1st, 2017.

Prizes

1. Prizes must be accepted as awarded and no alternative will be given.

File attachments

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PDF icon Photo Contest Submission Form 253.74 KB