FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
1. How can I make sure I don't miss the next competition?
2. Does the photographer retain copyright of his/her images
and do you intend to copy or publish them in any way?
3. Where will the prints be exhibited and when?
4. Who are the judges?
5. How many competitions have you run?
6. How do you make any money out of this - considering the prize
money offered?
7. How do I contact you for any further information?
8. What do I do next if I want to enter?
9. I can't collect my entries on the time and date specified,
but I still want them returned. What should I do?
10. Can I choose whether to window-mount or surface-mount my photographs?
11. How much money have you raised for charity so far?
12. How are the nett proceeds distributed?
1. How can I make sure I don't miss the next competition?
We issue regular Bulletins by e-mail to keep you advised
of dates, categories and so on. To subscribe click here.
You can remove your address from the mailing list at any time and we will not
share your details with any third party.
This website is also regularly updated with details of the
next competition, so bookmark us and come back often.
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2. Does the photographer retain copyright of his/her
images and do you intend to copy or publish them in any way?
All photographers retain copyright of their submissions. However, the organising
committee might ask for 'express permission' to publish the winner's print
- there would be no obligation for the photographer to answer in the affirmative.
We would prefer to have non-exclusive use of the winning image. See Terms & Conditions.
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3. Where will the prints be exhibited
and when?
The prints will be exhibited in Allhallowgate Church Halls, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LG.
The date and time is as notified under Rules for Entry - Exhibition
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4. Who are the judges?
The judges for 2011 are:
Gerald M Chamberlin
David Morland
Don Bennett DPAGB
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5. How many competitions have
you run?
Our first competition was held in 2006 and we have held it annually ever since. The 2011 competition will be our sixth competition.
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6. How do you make any money out
of this - considering the prize money offered?
Each year the prize monies are entirely underwritten by sponsorship.
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7. How do I contact you for any
further information?
Email: jdpage1@btconnect.com
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8. What do I do next if I want to enter?
Download Rules and an Entry Form from this website, or click here to enter online now.
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9. I can't collect my entries
on the time and date specified, but I still want them returned. What should
I do?
Please specify that you would like your entry returned when you make your submission.
Competitors wanting entries returned should ensure that they include the appropriate
packaging and SAE with their submission.
Unreturned or uncollected prints will be sold or auctioned.
Proceeds from the auction or sale will go to charity. The organisers disclaim
any breach of copyright
for prints sold or auctioned after the exhibition. However to protect your
interests we will have attached a copyright reservation notice to the back
of each mount board.
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10. Can I choose whether to
window-mount or surface-mount my photographs?
Yes - both types of mount are acceptable as long as the mount itself doesn't
exceed 20" x 16" (ie A3, landscape or portrait format).
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11. How much money have you raised
for charity so far?
Over the first 5 competitions we have raised over £10,500. The following charities have benefited:
Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Yorkshire Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Martin House Children's Hospice and St John's Church, Sharow.
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12. How are the nett proceeds distributed?
For 2011 the nett proceeds will be apportioned on the basis of 60% to Martin House Hospice for Children and 40% to the Trustees of St John’s Church, Sharow.
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