Staged Photo Campaign
(Previously known as Environmental Campaign Photo)
Raise awareness of an issue, promote certain values, and/or inspire positive action through a photograph
Submission Guidelines
Format
JPEG or PNG, with a resolution of at least 150-300 DPI
Content
The description and caption should link the photo with the environment topic and/or provide a solution to the environmental issues presented in the photo.
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:
01
Format & Structure
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Must have title of no more than 140 characters.
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Must have a description (only optional) of no more than 100 words.
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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
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Honest & Unbiased Reporting
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Editorial alterations to the photo 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.
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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Sustainability Eco-Tourism Trip
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
2nd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 300
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Trophy
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e-Certificate of Achievement
3rd Prize
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Prize worth of RM 200
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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.