Photographers from across the Great Lakes are asked to submit their best images demonstrating the majesty of the region. Biodiversity Project’s Great Lakes Forever program is once again teaming up with Budweiser to sponsor a photography contest that will not only capture the talents of area photographers, but help promote environmental awareness of these great national resources.
Grand prize winners will be selected from both professional and amateur photographers. Their original photographs will be featured on the specially designed beer coasters, to be distributed to bars and restaurants throughout the Great Lakes region. The back of the coasters will feature a call to action as well as information on where to go to get involved in protecting the Great Lakes.
In efforts to raise public awareness for protecting and improving the health of the Great Lakes, the beer coaster campaign integrates environmental education in commonplace settings. In 2009, more than 240 photographers submitted more than 500 photos to the contest. The top two photographs were printed on the educational beer coasters and distributed in eight Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces.
To participate, photographers 21 and older may go to www. greatlakesforever.org and fill out a registration form. After completing the online form, entrants are encouraged to submit up to three original photos of the Great Lakes, either online or through U.S. mail. Once the submitted photos are received, they will undergo two rounds of judging, first by the Great Lakes Forever/ Budweiser team, and second in an online public voting session.
For more information about the 2010 Great Lakes Photo Contest, visit www.greatlakesforever.org or contact Rebecca Dill, Great Lakes Forever program manager at 773-496-4020. All entries must be received by no later than July 18, 2010.
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