My Summer Vacation Photo Contest
July 25, 2023
2023 Photo Contest
Send us your favorite photo that depicts the photo contest theme, My Summer Vacation!
Your picture entry may be anything from a road trip, a cookout with friends or a sleepover at your grandparents' house. Anything you deem as your summer vacation! You get the “picture.” We look forward to receiving an entry from you!
Rules
- Contest is for GBU members of all ages.
- Black-and-white or color prints are acceptable.
- Photos must be submitted as taken. (This means no touch ups or cutting off parts of the picture.) Photos can be enlarged to any size not exceeding 5” X 7”.
- Do not write on photo’s front or back (you can ruin your photo this way). Include a separate note stating, "My Summer Vacation Photo Contest Entry," plus your full name, address and email.
- A maximum of two photographs may be submitted per GBU member. No entrant can qualify for more than one award per contest.
- Photos must be submitted by Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Saturday, September 16, 2023.
How to Enter
Send your photo(s) to one of the following.
Email
contest@gbu.org with "My Summer Vacation Photo Contest Entry" in the subject line.
Include the member's full name, address and email in the body of the email, or
Mail to GBU Financial Life, ATTN: Member Benefits, 4254 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3394.
Include the member's full name, address and email with a note in the envelope.
Prizes
| First prize | $200 Amazon gift card |
|---|---|
| Second prize | $100 Amazon gift card |
| Third prize | $75 Amazon gift card |
| Fourth prize | $50 Amazon gift card |
| Fifth prizes (3) | $25 Amazon gift card |
General Information
Judges reserve the right to accept or reject any or all entries. Their decisions will be final. Processed print photo(s) will be handled at the GBU Home Office with the utmost care and will be returned. GBU reserves the right to reproduce entries for whatever use it wishes, providing proper credit is given. Permission does not include the sale of such photos.
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