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2009 Photo Contest

We welcome original images of coastal or ocean seascapes or sea life within U.S. waters from the Gulf of Alaska, Prince William Sound, the Aleutian Islands, Bering Sea, Bering Strait or Beaufort/Chukchi Seas.

harbor seal in iceDeadlines and Prizes

The deadline for entry is March 2, 2009. Winners will be announced May 15, 2009.

Prizes will be awarded in two age categories:

  • Youth (age 18 and younger): $600 First Prize; $400 Second Prize; $200 Third Prize
  • Adult (over 18): $1,200 First Prize; $600 Second Prize; $300 Third Prize

See the 2008 Photo Contest Winners

Download the Promotional Poster

Who Can Enter

The Contest is open to photographers who are residents of the United States except: employees of NPRB and their immediate families; members of the NPRB Board and their immediate families; or members of the science or advisory panels of the NPRB Board. Members of the ad-hoc Ecosystem Modeling Committee may submit images.

kenai fjords national parkHow to Enter

Important information and forms you will need are included in one packet.

  • Who can enter
  • Acceptable and unacceptable images
  • Judging criteria
  • Legal conditions
  • Entry Form and Model Release Form

Download 2009 Entry Packet

Questions?

Please contact the Photo Contest Coordinator via e-mail or by phone at 907-644-6707.

Photos, top to bottom: William Rome/NPRB, Bill Scott/NPRB.