Submission Guidelines
Format
JPEG or PNG, with a resolution of at least 150-300 DPI
Content
Participants can submit a maximum of three (3) to five (5) photos.
Technical and Artistic Quality
Photographic works must be produced in technical and artistic manner.
Visual Quality
Well-composed, with good lighting, colour, sharpness, and subject matter. The photo should be visually appealing and technically sound.
Competition Rubrics
The competition rubrics serve as a guideline for evaluating submissions based on specific criteria such as below:
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Format & Structure
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A maximum of 3 to 5 photographs must be submitted to the National Operator in .JPEG or .PNG format with a resolution of no less than 150-300 DPI.
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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. Each photograph must have a caption of no more than 20 words.
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The description and caption should explain the environmental link and/or solutions to issue shown in the photos.
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Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, colour, sharpness, and subject.
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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 manipulated.
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Editorial alterations to the photo (e.g. colour, contrast, definition, shadows, highlights, cropping, levelling, etc.) are permissible, as long as these alterations do NOT change the reality 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 MLA style.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
Unique perspectives, experimental techniques, or unconventional subjects can make your campaign stand out.
A great campaign doesn’t just inform—it inspires change. Encourage the audience to take action on the issues.
Thoughtful captions can add context to your photo and reinforce the environmental message, making the campaign powerful.
A strong campaign should be engaging enough to be shared widely. Use powerful visuals and messages.