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 Entries once submitted to the The Thums Up Thunder Shot Contest 2007 will not be allowed to be withdrawn under any circumstances.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:

  1. 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
  2. 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.

 
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