How to Enter

Images produced in all film formats and types, including digital media, are eligible. All entries will be received online via the ICP Awards website, www.ICPAwards.com, in digital format. Images submitted will be uploaded along with an entry form to be completed online. No entries will be accepted by mail.

The entry period is now closed. The next entry period will open in January, 2010.

Files will be no larger than 2.5 MB in JPEG format at maximum quality, with the longest dimension no larger than 1024 pixels, at a resolution of 72 dpi, in RGB mode. Files will be named lastname_firstname_category_sequence#.jpg with no spaces in filename. No border, embedded marks or logos.

The entry fee will be $50 for up to 4 entries and $15 for each individual entry thereafter with no limit on the number of total entries allowed. Fees for entrants in the Student category will be $25 for up to 3 entries and $10 for each individual entry thereafter with with no limit on the number of total entries allowed.

Accurate caption information must be available should image be chosen for the ICP Awards exhibit. This would include information regarding plant or animal species, where appropriate, and the location, including state/province and country. Wildlife images should include whether animal is wild or captive.

Photographers whose images are selected for the exhibit agree to allow ICP Awards to post said images on the ICP Awards website, to publish a selection of said images a feature about the exhibit in magazines, and to use said images for promotion of the ICP Awards. Photographers will receive appropriate credit in all cases.

The ICP Awards will discard all images not selected as winners after final jury decision is made.

Submission of Selected Images

Upon notification, selected photographers will be responsible for submitting a high quality image file to match our exact specifications. The ICP Awards will print the images and provide high quality frames and mats.