Submission Guidelines
Format
JPEG or PNG, with a resolution of at least 150-300 DPI
Composition
Well-composed, with a clear subject and a visually appealing arrangement of elements
Lighting
The photo should be well-lit, avoiding harsh shadows or overexposure
Sharpness
The photo should be in focus, with a clear and sharp image
Competition Rubrics
The competition rubrics serve as a guideline for evaluating submissions based on specific criteria such as below:
01
Format & Structure
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Must have title of no more than 140 characters.
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Must have a description of no more than 100 words and a caption of no more than 20 words OR only a description of maximum 120 words in total.
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The description and caption should explain the environmental link and/or solutions to issue presented in the photograph.
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Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, colour, sharpness, and subject.
03
Constructive and Well-Rounded Perspective
1. Photographic works should address the aspects of historical, economic, social, and/or political implications in the topics chosen for the participant’s project through an environmental perspective.
2. Photographs and captions used must show the connection between local and global events, issues, and/or phenomenon.
3. The written description and/or caption of the photo should include relevant and workable solutions to the environmental issues presented in the photo.
05
Dissemination
Participants are required to share their work through a minimum of 3 different channels. A total of 5 point may be awarded for dissemination through the following channels:
- Personal Sphere = 2 points
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School Community = 1 point
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National Media (Newspaper, TV, Radio) = 2 points
02
Honest & Unbiased Reporting
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The photograph is a fair and truthful representation of reality and the subject and/or scene has not been significantly manipulated or altered. Edits do NOT alter the reality of the subject or object of the photo.
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Any quotes used must be from real and credible sources.
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Facts, statistics, and scientific information must be supported by credible sources.
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Sources used in the video must be cited using either footnotes or APA/MLA style.
04
Originality & Independence
1. The photographs taken by the participants themselves are of genuine and unique subjects and/or scopes.
2. Participants picked challenging topics or described them in various ways.
3. Participants create photography works in a creative manner.
4. Participants conducted fieldwork and research on specific topics outside of the school grounds.
Competition Prize
10 - 13 years old
1st Prize :
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Prize worth of RM 300
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
2nd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 200
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
3rd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 100
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
14 - 17 years old
1st Prize :
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Prize worth of RM 300
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
2nd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 200
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
3rd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 100
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
18 - 24 years old
1st Prize :
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Prize worth of RM 300
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
2nd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 200
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
3rd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 100
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
* subject to terms and/or conditions that may be imposed by organiser.
“Certificate of Participation” will be given to all participants.
Winning Entry Tips
Capture strong emotions or thought-provoking scenes that tell a story
Choose a unique issue that resonates with you and your community
Ensure good lighting and composition to make the image stand out
Avoid excessive editing—keep the image as natural as possible