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AMS WEATHER BAND PHOTO CONTEST

Application Opens: 10 June, 2024; Deadline: 30 August, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern

LOCATION: USA

The 2024 AMS Weather Band Photo Contest begins 10 June, 2024, and the submission deadline is 30 August, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern. See the Rules and Prizes below for more details. Photos of weather, water, and climate from the subtle to the extreme; think clouds, waves, storms, and other atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic conditions.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is open to the public, employees of AMS, and AMS members and volunteers. Amateur or professional photographers are welcome. Entry is FREE.

Entrants must be 13 years old or older.

A maximum of one (1) photo can be submitted per person. Each photo submitted must be under 5 MB.

Although you retain the copyrights of photos submitted to AMS, you are assigning AMS the nonexclusive right to publish or use them, including modification, in current and subsequent print or digital formats for any purpose without compensation, notification, or permission. Attribution will be given whenever possible. You represent that you own all copyrights to your submitted materials. 

Photos are being accepted starting Monday, 10 June, and must be received by Friday, 30 August 2024, at 5:00pm ET to be eligible for the contest.

Winners will be announced in Fall 2024 and contacted via email.

Photo Requirements:

Digital photography only; no prints will be accepted.

Watermarked photographs will not be accepted. 

Minimum 2000 pixels wide at 300 dpi. 

All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization may not be entered.

Digital images should be in JPG format, and may not exceed the size limit of 5 MB.
Photographs with text added may not be entered.

AMS reserves the right to color correct and/or crop photo entries if necessary.

BENEFIT:

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
Members choice: $500

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GLF AFRICA: GREENING THE AFRICAN HORIZON GLF AFRICA: THE STORIES OF AFRICA​, 2024 AFRICAN YOUTH STORYTELLING CONTEST​

Application Deadline:  30 June 2024

LOCATION: Africa

Do you have a story to share about how Africa can regenerate its landscapes, protect biodiversity, lead climate action and protect the rights and livelihoods of millions? 

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 born in Africa, living in Africa or from the African diaspora.

Themes: Your story should share your thoughts, hopes and dreams about a future for Africa that values community, collaboration, inclusivity and resilience. In simple words: what should a bright future for Africa look like? 

Key themes for your story could include (but are not limited to) food sovereignty, sustainable food systems, biodiverse landscapes, land tenure, ecosystem restoration, gender, climate justice, Indigenous rights, community-led action, youth leadership and sustainable finance.

Format: They welcome a diverse range of storytelling forms that capture at least one of the themes described above. Submissions can take various forms, including:

Visual arts or animation: artwork (paintings, sculptures, drawing, photography, etc.) or animations

Video: short films, interviews, documentaries, performance art – anything you like! 

Audio: original poetry, music, podcasts, etc. .

Another creative medium that showcases your unique perspective.

Please include the following in your story :

Your full name

Your city or town and country

The logo of your organization (if applicable)

If your submission is in a language other than English, please also provide an English transcript in the relevant part of the application form.

BENEFIT:

The top 5 to 10 entries will be featured on our website and social media channels, as well as at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference, reaching thousands of people in person and online.

On top of the opportunity to showcase your talent and share your story with a global audience, the three best stories will receive prizes of EUR 500, 300 and 200 respectively.

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