1. family and parenting
2. babies and toddlers

BABY
PHOTO
CONTEST
APPLICATION
(Categories from newborn to 5 years old)
2015 JE F F E RSON C OU NTY WATE R ME L ON FE S TIVA L
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY TO AVOID ANY MISSPELLINGS OF CONTESTANT NAMES)
Child’s Name:
Date of Birth:
Age (as of 6/1/15):
Age Group (based on age as of 6/1)
☐ Newborn to 5 months
☐ 6 – 12 months
☐ 1 year
Category:
☐ 2 years
☐ 3 years
☐ Girl
☐ 4 years
☐ Boy
☐ 5 years
PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Parent’s Name:
Mailing Address:
City/Zip
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Alt. Phone:
E-Mail: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ @ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ . __ __ __
Would you like photo returned? ☐ yes ☐ no
If yes, please provide appropriate sized self-addressed envelope with adequate return postage with your application.
I certify the contestant is a full-time resident and I have permission to submit photo:
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ____________________
JCWF USE ONLY:
☐ $10 ENTRY FEE RECEIVED
☐CHECK OR ☐CASH
Photographer’s Release: (if applicable)
_____________________________
OR
☐ Separate Release Attached
CONTESTANT # ASSIGNED: __________________________
☐ SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE W/POSTAGE PROVIDED
Detach at dotted line and submit above application with photo.
PLEASE READ THE CONTEST DETAILS BELOW AND KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE
RULES AND GUIDELINES
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All contestants must be full-time residents of Jefferson County – no exceptions.
A boy and girl winner will be named in each age group.
Last year’s baby contest winners are not eligible for this year’s contest.
Judges will view photos without any names and must not be related to or affiliated with contestant.
Watermelon themed photos are encouraged but not required. NEW CATEGORY: Best Overall Watermelon Theme Photo will be
selected from all entries.
This is a contest to brag and show off the personality of babies and kids through photography and not a professional photo contest.
While quality and clarity of the photo is important, the judges will be instructed to look for the baby photo that appeals to them and
really showcases the individual child.
Photos will be on display at The Opera House or other downtown storefront location. The winners will be notified by phone and/or
e-mail no later than June 9. Awards will be presented at the Kick-Off Dinner held June 12 at the Opera House.
Parents of winning baby photos will be responsible for organizing and decorating a float for the Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2015..
CONTEST DEADLINES AND SUBMISSION INFO
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All applications and photo submissions must be received no later than 3:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2015.
Entries can be dropped off at the Monticello Chamber of Commerce.
Entry Fee is $10 per application. Only one photo submission per child. Cash or Check (made payable to JCWF).
Photos must be 8 x 10 in size (landscape or portrait format orientation is acceptable). Child’s name should be on back of photo.
Photos may be in color or in black and white and should not be photo-shopped.
Once notified, each winner will need to submit an electronic version of the photo via e-mail to the event chair at [email protected].
This will improve the reproduction quality and allow for easy submission to the newspaper and chamber for event related materials.
Questions can be directed to Cherri Linn, Event Chair, at 567-6869 or [email protected].