ELIGIBILITY
By submitting a photo for Friends of the Ahart Herbarium California Native Plant Photo Contest, you declare that you’ve read these rules and agree to the terms of this contest. The Friends of the Ahart Herbarium reserve the right to reject any entry at their own discretion.
ENTRY PERIOD
The Photo Contest begins on April 1, 2024, and ends on May 31, 2024.
WHAT TO ENTER
Images to the Photo Contest must feature California native plants. Any format (e.g., macro, landscape, artistic) is acceptable if California native plants are the subject of the photo. Photos can be from previous years but cannot include photos previously submitted to a Friends of the Ahart Herbarium photo contest. To ensure functionality on our submission platform, please submit files no larger than 10 MB at the time of entry. Each participant may enter one photograph.
JUDGING
Judging will be conducted by Friends of the Ahart Herbarium board members. Submissions will be judged on originality, composition, overall impact, artistic merit, and subject matter relevance to California native plants. Photo Contest winners will be announced by June 30, 2024.
PRIZES
The Friends of the Ahart Herbarium will award the following prizes:
• All award winners will receive mention in the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium newsletter and on social media.
• One overall grand prize winner will receive: a check for $100.00 and an individual, annual Friends of the Ahart Herbarium membership.
• Two honorable mention winners will receive: a check for $50.00 and an individual, annual Friends of the Ahart Herbarium membership.
PRIVACY
Copyright to images remains with the photographer. Entry to the competition allows the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium to use submitted images in media in relation to the photo contest, and promotional and educational activities for the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium, without any remuneration being due. When you enter, you will be added to the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium e-mail list. This includes special event invitations, digital messages, and a biannual e-newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time.
QUESTIONS
Questions and inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to: friendsoftheherbarium@gmail.com