Deadline: 15 November 2023
The GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association is accepting applications for the Concrete in Life Photography Competition.
The Competition invites the entrant to submit original photos capturing what the entrant considers to be the essence of “concrete in life” at any time of day, be it poignant, inspiring, quirky or amusing (the “Photo” or “Photos”).
Categories
- Entrants can enter their photos into one (1) of four (4) categories:
- Urban design and use- #UrbanConcrete
- Images of the city landscapes and buildings, both well-known and hidden away.
- Infrastructure – #ConcreteInfrastructure
- Photographs of the infrastructure, in the cities and rural, above and below ground.
- Concrete in Daily Life- #ConcreteInDailyLife
- The human side of concrete and how it’s used and interacted with daily.
- Beauty and Design- #ConcreteBeautyandDesign
- Showcasing beautiful uses concrete in the world– such as stunningly designed buildings, sculptures or landmarks.
- Urban design and use- #UrbanConcrete
Prize Information
- Overall Best ‘Concrete in Life’ Photo of the Year Winner- 1 prize of value up to US $10,000.
- Professional Category Winner- Up to 4 prizes of value US $2,500.
- Amateur Category Winner- Up to 4 prizes of value US $2,500.
- To celebrate the 5th year there will be a people’s vote, where the public will vote for their favourite photo from the shortlist. The winner will receive a prize of $5000; if you win two or more prizes you will only be awarded the value of the highest prize, not both.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open only to individuals 18 years of age or older as of date of registration.
- Employees, officers and directors of GCCA Inc. (“Sponsor”) and its advertising, promotion or production agencies, web masters/suppliers (and their immediate family members [spouse, parents, children, siblings etc.] and individuals residing in the same household, whether or not related) are not eligible to enter.
- By participating, entrants agree to decisions of the Sponsor and/or its independent judges are final and binding in all respects.
- Void where prohibited, or restricted by law. Subject to all applicable laws and regulations.
Judging Criteria
- This is a skills-based competition and eligible photos will be evaluated by the judges as a panel in accordance with the following skills-based judging criteria which shall be weighted and balanced in the sole and absolute discretion of the Judges (“Judging Criteria”):
- Impact
- Creativity & style
- Composition
- Image or print presentation
- Centre of interest
- Lighting
- Colour balance
- Technical excellence
- Photographic technique
- Story telling & subject matter
For more information, visit GCCA.