Ruralite Cover Photo Contest
It's time for the 2010 Ruralite Cover Photo Contest
Submission Dates: October 1 - November 5, 2010
Photo Submission Forms
Congratulations to our 2009 contest winners!
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| Brown Bear Eating Pink Salmon Bob Benda |
Sea Otter On Ice Stephan Benda |
Cinnamon Black Bear Sow and Cub JoAnn Benda |
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| Linemen on the Line Carl Crosman |
Copper River Gold Carl Crosman |
View of Sugarloaf from the Duck Flats Susan Whitefeather |
2009 Cover Photo Contest Details
- CVEA is excited about partnering with local members to find beautiful cover photos for Ruralite Magazine, our primary member communication tool! Over 2500 copies of Ruralite are distributed each month. That means great exposure for local photographers!
- Six lucky winners will be chosen! Final decision will be made on November 16, 2009!
- Winning photos will be featured on the cover of Ruralite for one issue in 2010 and on www.cvea.org. Winners will get $75 per winning photo and will be announced to the local media!
- CVEA will retain rights to utilize all photos submitted in various communication tools including print and web. Future photo usage in Ruralite or on www.cvea.org will include photo credit!
Contest Rules
- Photographers must be CVEA members or their family members.
- Photos must be from within CVEA service area.
- Content can include scenery, community events, and community residents enjoying local activities. Photos from all seasons should be considered.
- Only vertical photos will be eligible to win cover contest. Horizontal photos may be submitted for use in other print or web based applications.
- Maximum six photos submitted per contestant.
- Each photo submission must include a digital and printed copy at 8X10 inches.
- Digital file must have a resolution of 300 dpi at 8X10 inches.
- Each photo submission must include photographer's name, location of photo, and photo title.
- Photographer submissions must include 'permission' form.
- Email crisp@cvea.org or visit www.cvea.org for blank form.
- Photos must be submitted between October 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009. Photos must be dropped off at the CVEA offices in each district or sent directly to Sharon Crisp: crisp@cvea.org or P.O. Box 927, Valdez, AK 99686
Contact Sharon Crisp at crisp@cvea.org or (907) 835-7005 for questions.
Photo Submission Dates
October 1 - November 6, 2009
Photo Submission Forms
Congratulations to our 2008 contest winners!
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| Sun Over Thompson Pass Nathan Brewer |
Walking the Intertidal Area Bob Benda |
Black Bear Cub Climbing Tree JoAnn Benda |
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| Fishing in Port Valdez Bob Benda |
Autumn Line Carl Crosman |
Bohemian Waxwing JoAnn Benda |
Congratulations to our 2007 contest winners!
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| Cinnamon Black Bear JoAnn Benda |
Eagle In Flight JoAnn Benda |
Fire In The Sky Mark Henspeter |
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| Sunset Down the Line Mark Henspeter |
Spring on the Pass Kathryn Hawkins |
Through the Ice Mark Henspeter |


















