Washington, DC- The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) announces its 3rd annual digital photo contest showcasing America’s national wildlife refuges.
Entries for the 2008 Refuge Photo Contest can be submitted until December 15, 2007 with results to be announced in March 2008 in connection with the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the first national wildlife refuge.
“Images are critical to telling the Refuge System story,” said Evan Hirsche, president of NWRA. “We know that there are terrific amateur and professional photographers capturing images throughout the System. This is an opportunity for avid photographers to show their work to a broader audience and to help capture the essence of our remarkable wildlife refuges.”
The National Wildlife Refuge System, comprised of over 546 refuges throughout the nation, protects both rare and common types of habitat everything from southwest desert to arctic tundra. Images submitted for the photo contest can be of birds, mammals, insects, fish, other animals, plants, people, or simply shots of refuge scenery.
This year, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. has generously donated the grand prize: a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Other prizes include a class at the Art Wolfe Digital Photography Center, a Canon EOS 40D Camera, a pair of Steiner 8x42MM Peregrine Binoculars, a TrekPod Go!, and offerings from Barbara’s Bakery, Wild Bird Centers of America and Houghton Mifflin.
In addition, the winners’ images will be highlighted on NWRA’s website and future publications. At least 200 images will be selected for inclusion in the NWRA Refuge Image Library and every photographer submitting an entry will receive a complimentary one-year membership in the National Wildlife Refuge Association.
Also new this year is the addition of both a Senior and Junior Youth Category. Young photographers from age 14 to 17 may enter as a Senior Youth for a chance to win and have their work recognized in future NWRA publications. Junior Youth, ages 13 and younger may enter to win too!
For photo contest details, requirements, and procedures, visit http://www.refugenet.org, and click on 2008 Refuge Photo Contest.
The National Wildlife Refuge Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nationwide membership organization, established in 1975. The NWRA¹s mission is to protect, enhance, and expand the National Wildlife Refuge System, lands and waters set aside by the American people to protect our country’s diverse wildlife heritage. For more information, visit http://www.refugenet.org.
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