The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007
Terms and Conditions:
1. The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007 is open to all
photo journalists working full-time or part-time with any
print or electronic media organizations in the state of Andhra
Pradesh.
2. Duration of the The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007
will be between May 14, 2007 and
June 14, 2007 or as per the schedule of the games.
3. All entries should reach the The Thums Up Thunder Shot
Contest 2007 office given below, along with at least one
copy of the newspaper or periodical in which the entry photo
was published, three print copies of the photograph and the
negative. The prints to be sent for considering in the contest
should be 8 by 10 size and of 600 dpi quality. Photographs
in any other form will not be accepted for consideration
in the contest.
The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007,
Mr. M Pardha Saradhi
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Limited
Moula Ali, 44-69, Hyderabad-500 040
Tel: 040 – 27243801, Fax: 040 - 27242929
E-mail: msaradhi@apac.ko.com
4. The entries should accompany copy of the photo identity
of the photographer/journalist issued by his organization
or accreditation issued by Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Entries should also have complete details of the participant
photographer such as name home address, office address, contact
phone numbers, email id (if any) and date of birth.
5. All entry photographs should also be accompanied by the
date, venue and name of the event in English or Telugu legibly
written on the backside of the print or on a separate sheet
of paper attached to the print.
6. Entries should reach on or before June 24, 2007 and any
postal/mailing delays will not be the responsibility of the
organizers.
7. Entries once submitted to the The Thums Up Thunder Shot
Contest 2007 will not be allowed to be withdrawn under any
circumstances.
8. Entries for The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007 will
be evaluated by an eminent jury consisting of a professional
news photographer, an eminent journalist or a person connected
with journalism and an independent person excelled in his
field on the basis of following criteria:
- Showcase highlight or convey the objectives of the
Rural Games as outlined below:
a. To channelize energies of youth towards constructive
activities.
b. To strengthen the social cohesiveness in rural areas for
sustainable development.
c. To inculcate interest in sports and help to spot hidden
talent.
d. To instill pride of achievement amongst rural youth
- Have been published/carried in at least one
local edition of any newspaper or a periodical.
9. The jury will evaluate all eligible
entries on the basis of above criteria and will also consider the
following:
a) There must be a minimum of 15 entries across the
state for the jury to evaluate the photos/pictures.
b) There must be at least 5 photographers from across the state participating
in the contest for the jury to evaluate the photos/pictures. 10. All eligible entries for The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest
2007 will be evaluated by the eminent jury and the results
will be announced within 3 weeks after the final of the CIFA
- Thums Up Rural Games 2007.
11. Prizes for The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007:
- First prize: Rs. 25,000
- Second prize: Rs. 15,000
- Third prize: Rs. 10,000
12. All the prize winning photographs of Thums Up Thunder
Shot Contest 2007 will become the property of the Company
and the photographer shall assign copyright in favour of
the company.
13. Company reserves its right to use the photographs in
the manner it deems fit and necessary.
14. Decision taken by the jury is final and conclusive.
15. This contest is NOT open for employees of Hindustan
Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (and their relatives) or any
of its affiliate/ associate/ subsidiary companies and their
authorized bottlers, suppliers, advertising and promotion
agencies, and also members and employees of the Consortium
of Indian Farmers Associations / Federation of Farmers Association.
16. In case of any dispute, it will be subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of courts in Hyderabad only. |