EU Photo Competition

Written by Connuaght Webmaster Monday, 08 February 2010 01:00

Young people regularly hear about the European Union and its projects. In reality however, the EU seems remote from their day-to-day lives?

Today, the European Commission is giving them an opportunity to examine the issues and have a say, in sum get involved through a photo competition.

So whats it about?

Its a photo competition for 14 to 18 year olds from the 27 Member States, under the theme The euro: what does it mean for us??.

Apart from the prizes awarded to winners, its also a chance for them to take an interest in European integration, gain a better understanding of it, and have a say on the matter, even if your country doesnt use this currency.

Each team is made up of 2 to 3 young people and 1 adult. The team will send its photo to a European jury which will select 27 finalist teams, one from each Member State. The winning team will be announced during a prize-giving ceremony in Brussels in May 2010, attended by the 7 highest scoring teams from across Europe.

What are the prizes?

The members of the 27 finalist teams will receive a professional graphics pad (used for illustrations, sketches, digital photo enhancements and webpage designs).

The 7 teams with the best scores from across Europe will be invited to Brussels in May 2010 to explore the city and European institutions and attend a prize-giving ceremony. The photos of the 7 winning teams will be published on the website of the European Commission Representation of their country and the website of the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs.

The members of the team with the best score from among the 7 finalists will receive a Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera and accessories (zoom lens, memory card and carry bag).

More info?

Visit the photo competition website: http://www.euroinphoto.eu Also, download official letter from the European Commission inviting your association to enter the photo competition as well as the promotional poster.

Give your Club the opportunity to have a say on what the single currency represents for them and on the projects undertaken by the European Union by offering them the chance to take part in the competition. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions on the competition, either by replying by email or telephoning: 01 6375160

We look forward to seeing your association feature among the other competitors taking part.