The City of Sonoma announced their first annual Earth Day Photography Contest. Individuals can take a picture to celebrate the beauty, strangeness, and amazing qualities of the planet Earth. The submissions are open from April 19, 2021, to April 25, 2021, and winners will be announced on April 29, 2021. Entrants can take a photo of their favourite natural spot, plants, or creatures in Sonoma and submit it by 11:59 PM on the last date. There are three age categories, and only one photo per person per age category is accepted. The age groups are 12 and under, 13 to 20 and 21 and over. Entries can be submitted using the official website in JPG or PNG format with a maximum size of 25 MB.
Participating in photo competitions can give people an opportunity to win prizes while simultaneously raising awareness of certain issues. These contests can be a good and easy way to get valuable feedback from organizers/sponsors,/judges. Also, the entrants can know if their artwork or photos are award-worthy or not. They can also know what improvements or changes they can implement to improve their photography skills.
The City of Sonoma has a rich cultural heritage and also a prominent place in California history with a setting of unparalleled natural beauty. This city is home to more than 11,000 residents and serves as the economic hub for the rural Sonoma Valley, with a total population of 40,000. Incorporated in 1883, the City of Sonoma has a Council-Manager form of government. Their City Council serves as the policy-making board for the municipality and the City Manager as the CEO. Sonoma is a friendly, small-town with an involved citizenry, which are hallmarks of their community. They have also been named one of the “Best Places to Start a Business” in Northern California and have one of the highest numbers of businesses per capita in Sonoma County.
Brief Description
Refer to the below table for more details of the scholarship:
| Organization | The City of Sonoma |
| Educational Level | All |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 3 |
| City | Sonoma |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | April 25, 2021 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirement | Photo of favourite natural spot, plants, or creatures in Sonoma |
Who May Be Eligible
- Anyone who lives in Sonoma can participate
How to Apply
Entries of a photo of a favourite natural spot, plants or creatures in Sonoma can be submitted using the official website in JPG or PNG format with a maximum size of 25 MB.
Supporting Documents
- A photo of a favourite natural spot, plants or creatures in Sonoma
Benefits
The winners of the City of Sonoma Earth Day Photography Contest can have their photos displayed and win sustainable prizes. Individuals can gain an opportunity to submit and display their creativity through a picture to celebrate the beauty, strangeness, and amazing qualities of the planet Earth.
Application Deadline
Submissions are open from April 19 to April 25, and winners will be announced on April 29.
