journalism photo award entry form

QUALIFYING ENTRIES: Enter up to five photographs on one or more environmental topics, published between March 1, 2012 and Feb. 28, 2013.

LINKS AND FILES: Upload low-resolution (2 MB max each) jpeg files or paste links to your photos. If you are uploading files, ignore the fields for links; if you are using links, ignore the fields for uploading files. Do not include a link AND a file of the same photo. Use only links that will not expire in 2013. If you are unable to upload files or paste links, you may prepare four copies of each of your photos according to SEJ Awards preparation rules. Note: A caption that describes the event or situation captured in the photograph must be included for each photo entered.

COVER LETTER: Have your PDF cover letter ready to upload as you complete the form. Describe the difficulties you faced in obtaining the photos entered, the situation causing a need for photos, and anything else that will help judges see the full context of your entry. Even if you mail in your entries, uploaded cover letters ARE REQUIRED. 1,000 word maximum.

CONTACT SHEET: If your entry includes more than just yourself as sole photographer, you are required to upload a PDF document containing all names and contact information (mailing address, phone number and email address).

CAUTION! As you complete the awards entry form, be sure to fill in all required fields. If you miss one, you'll lose any files you've uploaded. Your other information will remain intact, but you'll have to upload your cover letter and other files again.

PAYMENT: When the form is complete, you will be redirected to a secure payment site where you can pay instantly by credit card or opt to send SEJ a check. Your entry will not be considered until payment is received. Please pay your fee as soon as you complete the entry form!

Online materials and payments must be received by April 1, midnight, your local time. Shipped materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2013. If you have questions, email chrisbruggers@icloud.com or call (502) 641-1844.

Good luck!

SEJ Record Number: OFFICE USE ONLY:

Entry Number - OFFICE USE ONLY:

Committee Use Only:

David:

Derrick:

Vince:

Reporter's First Name: *

Must be the name of a reporter who worked on the story. If the entry was reported by a team, select one reporter as main contact for the contest.

Reporter's Last Name: *

Must be the name of a reporter who worked on the story. If the entry was reported by a team, select one reporter as main contact for the contest.

Entry Title: *

This title will appear on the trophy and certificates if your entry wins. Please create a title that will adequately describe your entry. It may be named for a single environmental issue or "Collection of Environmental Photojournalism."

Upload Cover Letter: *

REQUIRED. A cover letter can be from the entrant or another person. It is strictly limited to 1000 words. You may describe difficulties you overcame to report the stories, outcomes resulting from the reporting, or whatever you want to convey so judges can appreciate the value of your entry. PDF only. 8MB maximum.

Link Photo #1:

Enter the complete link to your photo. If you want to upload a file of your first photo, skip this field and go on to the next.

Upload Photo #1:

You may upload one JPG file no larger than 2MB. If you supplied a link to your first photo, skip this field.

Caption for Photo #1: *

Publish Date Photo #1: *

When was your first photo published?

Where was the first photo published?: *

Paste a URL or type the name of the publication. If the photo was part of a story, also type in the headline.

Link Photo #2:

Enter the complete link to your photo. If you want to upload a file of your second photo, skip this field and go on to the next.

Upload Photo #2:

You may upload one JPG file no larger than 2MB. If you supplied a link to your second photo, skip this field.

Caption for Photo #2: *

Publish Date Photo #2: *

When was your second photo published? (If you are not entering a second photo, select any date and proceed.

Where was the second photo published?:

Paste a URL or type the name of the publication. If the photo was part of a story, also type in the headline.

Link Photo #3:

Enter the complete link to your photo. If you want to upload a file of your third photo, skip this field and go on to the next.

Upload Photo #3:

You may upload one JPG file no larger than 2MB. If you supplied a link to your third photo, skip this field.

Caption for Photo #3: *

Publish Date Photo #3: *

When was your third photo published? (If you are not entering a third photo, select any date and proceed.

Where was the third photo published?:

Paste a URL or type the name of the publication. If the photo was part of a story, also type in the headline.

Link Photo #4:

Enter the complete link to your photo. If you want to upload a file of your fourth photo, skip this field and go on to the next.

Upload Photo #4:

You may upload one JPG file no larger than 2MB. If you supplied a link to your fourth photo, skip this field.

Caption for Photo #4: *

Publish Date Photo #4: *

When was your fourth photo published? (If you are not entering a fourth photo, select any date and proceed.

Where was the fourth photo published?:

Paste a URL or type the name of the publication. If the photo was part of a story, also type in the headline.

Link Photo #5:

Enter the complete link to your photo. If you want to upload a file of your fifth photo, skip this field and go on to the next.

Upload Photo #5:

You may upload one JPG file no larger than 2MB. If you supplied a link to your fifth photo, skip this field.

Caption for Photo #5: *

Publish Date Photo #5: *

When was your fifth photo published? (If you are not entering a fifth photo, select any date and proceed.

Where was the fifth photo published?:

Paste a URL or type the name of the publication. If the photo was part of a story, also type in the headline.

Disclosure: Did any material corrections or retractions follow the original distribution of the work, or any potential conflicts of interest occur in the reporting of the work?: *

Yes (please describe below)

Description of corrections, retractions or conflict of interest :

Reporter's Employment: *

Where you report, or list Freelance.

Reporter's Street Address: *

Enter your street address here.

City: *

State/Province: *

Zip/Postal Code: *

Country: *

Mailing Address Designation: *

Home

Work

Reporter's Phone Number: *

Where we can best reach you concerning your entry. Please notify SEJ if your phone number changes: sej@sej.org

Phone Designation: *

Home

Work

Cell

Reporter's Email Address: *

Number of Photographers: *

Type 1 for individual photographer (yourself). Otherwise, type the number of photographers represented in this entry.

Photographer Contact Info:

If your entry includes more than one reporter, you are required to upload the contact information for each team reporter: name, employment, mailing address, phone number and email address. PDF only. 8MB maximum.

Awards Distribution: *

Individual entrants, type SELF. If this entry was reported by a team, indicate how the prize should be distributed if this entry wins.

SEJ Member Name for Member or Prospective Member Rate: *

Name of SEJ member or prospective member entering. Type SAME if the name is already listed in this form. If you are not entering at the member or prospective member rate, type N/A.

Contest Coordinator's Name:

If someone other than the entering reporter organized this entry, please enter the coordinator's name here.

Contest Coordinator's Email Address:

Contest Coordinator's Phone:

Please add any information you would like us to know about your entry.

ENTRY FORM: Photos