FACES OF FLEX

FLEX Alumni Photography Contest 2007-2008

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State is pleased to announce the seventh annual “Faces of FLEX” photography contest.

We are looking for the best images of FLEX alumni in action, as they promote the English language and American culture, civic participation, community and volunteer service, and professional development in their communities. Photos might show alumni working with children, participating in training seminars, using technology, interacting with the public or carrying out alumni grant projects. The best photos will be used both in the United States and Eurasia to communicate the impact of the FLEX alumni program.

Rules and guidelines:

Contestants should submit photos of FLEX alumni activity to the photo contest web site at http://www.flexphotocontest.org
Every photo submission must include the photographer's name, the year the photographer participated in the FLEX program, a title for the photograph, a description of the event in the photo, the date of the event, and a list of FLEX alumni in the photo. The contest participant may not be in the picture. Photos should depict activities, which took place in 2006 and 2007. Please note that photos taken in the U.S. are not eligible.
Participants may enter more than one photograph.
Contest winners will be selected by a jury from the Youth Programs Office of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Winning photographs will be selected based on how well they depict the spirit of the FLEX program. The photos should demonstrate FLEX alumni developing the skills and knowledge they received in the U.S. Photos can feature events such as community service work, professional development activities, debates, Internet training, etc.
Photographs should be spontaneous shots of alumni in action. Posed photographs will not be competitive.
Only FLEX alumni are eligible to win prizes. Employees of American Councils or the U.S. government are not eligible to participate.
Paper photos may not be submitted.

Contest timeline:

December 1, 2007 Deadline for submission of photo entries on line.

February 2008 Winners announced

Prizes:

1st place Camera

2 nd – 5 th place Photo albums, frames, photography books

Submissions and further information:

Submit entries electronically at http://www.flexphotocontest.org . Questions about the photography contest may be addressed to the Eurasia FLEX Alumni Office in Moscow at fsaalumni@actr.ru or (495) 230-4544 or 230-4582.


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