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Hawk Mountain Papers 2009 Print Contest
details to be announced soon in our monthly e-newsletter

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. To qualify for competition in the Hawk Mountain Papers Print Contest, the entry print must be printed on one of Hawk Mountain Paper’s products.

2. Must be trimmed the following sizes - including margins: 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20". Entries not meeting the size requirements will be disqualified.

3. Must be sent unframed, unmatted. All displayed prints will be affixed to adhesive foam core for display by Hawk Mountain Papers.

4. Each print must be accompanied by a completed official entry form which can be printed  Print Contest Entry Form.pdf

5. Applicants agree that any entered print may be exhibited by Hawk Mountain Papers at Trade Shows and Exhibits. All entries remain property of HMP and will not be returned unless prior arrangements are made with HMP. HMP will not sell or reproduce the entries in any way. Model releases must be available for all recognizable individuals in submitted photos. Do not submit these releases unless requested.

6. All prints must have the name and address of the entrant on the back of the print. Entrants are requested not to identify their prints on the front. Entries will not be disqualified if so identified, but the names will be covered during the print judging procedures.

7. Entry prints will be judged for artistry, craftsmanship, detail, content and print quality that best represents Hawk Mountain Paper products. The decision of the judges is final. Judges will be chosen from the fields of art, printmaking, and photography.

8. Rules for this contest may be changed or modified without notice.

9. Hawk Mountain Papers is not liable for any damage to the entries incurred during shipping or handling.

10. IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATIONS: Any entry received not measuring in final trimmed size detailed in Rule 2 above. Any entry received without a completed entry form.

CATEGORIES:

Wedding/Portrait (Individual or Group)
Wildlife/Animals (including birds/pets)
Landscape/Seascape/Floral
Artwork (reproductions or computer generated)

Winners and selected prints will be exhibited at selected trade shows and published on this website.
 Full acknowledgement will be given to the photographer/artist of all exhibited prints.

AWARDS—Gift Certificates for Hawk Mountain Papers:

GRAND PRIZE $200 Gift Certificate
Category Winner $100 Gift Certificate
Judges Choice $50 Gift Certificate

2006 Print Contest Winners Gallery2007 Print Contest Winners Gallery

2005 Print Contest Winners Announced  and Pictures from PhotoPlus Expo where print contest entries were displayed