Rules

• The voting period runs from Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Adopt a Shelter Pet Day) at 8:00am to Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9:00pm (Pacific Time).
• Photo sessions for the calendar images will be scheduled in June and July 2026.
• The calendar will be available for purchase on October 1, 2026.

• Contest photos must be uploaded (printed photos cannot be entered).
• Contest entries must feature dogs only (no people allowed). Each photo can feature up to two dogs.
• Photos should be clear and well-lit; blurry or very dark images may not display well on the contest page. Dogs must not be displaying any signs of distress (e.g., looking fearful or anxious) in submitted photos.
• Each dog can only win one spot in the calendar. Entering multiple photos of the same dog does not increase their chances of winning.
• If a photo with two dogs is a winning entry, they will share a month in the calendar. 

• Donations made in support of a dog receive one vote for every $1 donated, with a minimum donation of $5. Please note voting donations are non-refundable and are not tax deductible.
• Votes must be cast through the official contest page (secure payment site) during the contest’s voting period.
• Votes will be counted electronically under the supervision of GoGoPhotoContest.com, whose decisions are final.
• From time to time, there may be promotions where donors can receive bonus votes. All entrants will be notified by email when these arise.
• In the event of a tie for a calendar spot, the entrant that secured their final vote total first will receive the prize.
• Participants can enter or donate from anywhere. However, grand prize winners must be able to attend a photo session in Vancouver or Victoria, BC in June and July 2026. 

• The 12 dogs with the most votes will be featured in the AKR 2027 Calendar.
• The top winner will be on the cover and also receive their image as a 16x24” piece of wall art, in their choice of metal or acrylic finish (estimated value $400).
• All 12 winners will be featured as "Pets of the Month" in the calendar and receive a digital copy of their calendar image (printable to 8x12 inches) when the calendar is released (estimated value $25).
• The 12 winners will receive a complimentary 30-45 minute photo session with Kim Hawkins Photography to create their image for the calendar (estimated value $150).

• The 12 highest vote-getters will receive a 30-45 minute photo session in Vancouver or Victoria, BC at pre-selected dates and locations chosen by Kim Hawkins Photography, during the months of June and July 2026.
• If a winner cannot commit to a photo session during those dates or are unable to travel to the photo session locations, they forfeit their prize, and their spot in the calendar will go to the next highest vote-getter.
• Following the photo sessions, Kim Hawkins Photography will choose the image of each pet to be used in the calendar and assign the month in which the image will appear.

• Each week, the dog that receives the most new votes will win a mini-contest prize (estimated value between $25 and $50).
• There are five mini-contest prize periods in total. The first runs from the contest launch on April 30 to 9:00 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Each subsequent mini-contest period runs until the following Sunday at 9:00pm, with the final period ending on May 31, 2026.
• Each dog can only win a weekly mini-contest once.
• In the event of a tie in a given week, a random draw will be held between the highest vote-getters of the week to determine that week’s winner.
• If there are no new votes in a given week, a random draw will be held to determine the winner from among all eligible dogs.
• Some prizes are generously provided by participating local businesses (“Sponsor Prizes”). Winners of Sponsor Prizes will be connected directly with the business to arrange pickup or redemption. Pickup requirements, availability, and any restrictions are determined by the donating business and may vary by prize. Sponsor prizes are not eligible for shipping unless explicitly stated.
• Physical prizes provided by Kim Hawkins Photography may be picked up in Vancouver or mailed within British Columbia. Due to shipping costs, prizes can’t be mailed outside BC. Items will be shipped using standard delivery. Adopt Korean Rescue and Kim Hawkins Photography are not responsible for shipping delays, lost packages, or damage occurring during transit. No cash substitutions are available.

• Reserve-A-Date Squares can be purchased for $12 and can be used to recognize a pet’s birthday, gotcha day, or another important date. Reserve-A-Date Squares can be purchased by people outside of the Vancouver and Victoria area, and their uploaded image will appear in the calendar.
• Reserve-A-Date Squares are open to all pets, not just dogs. If your cat, rabbit, or other beloved pet deserves a spot in the calendar, they are welcome here.
• Reserve-A-Date Squares are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be purchased until the end of the contest on Sunday, May 31, 2026. They do not count toward contest votes and are separate from the voting competition.

• All voting donations are non-refundable and are not tax-deductible. Adopt Korean Rescue is a volunteer-based federally registered not-for-profit organization. However, it is not a registered charity and is unable to issue charitable receipts.
• By submitting a photo entry you warrant and represent that your entry is your own original work created by you and that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to your entry materials. If you submit a photo entry that is copyrighted by another person, you are responsible for any legal action the copyright holder takes against you.
• Any photograph that includes inappropriate content, as determined by Kim Hawkins Photography in its sole discretion, will be removed, and any donations will not be refunded.
• Photos depicting animals in distress will be disqualified and any donations will not be refunded.
• Photos that do not follow the entry rules (for example by including people or more than two dogs) will not be eligible to win and any donations will not be refunded.
• To secure their place in the calendar, dogs must be available to attend a photo session at pre-selected dates and locations chosen by Kim Hawkins Photography, in either Vancouver or Victoria, BC (winner's choice) during the months of June and July 2026. Session dates and locations cannot be customized individually.
• All incidental costs and expenses associated with picking up prizes or attending photo sessions are the sole responsibility of the prize winner and/or guest(s), where applicable.
• In the sad event that a winning dog passes away before the photo shoot they will be unable to be featured as Pet of the Month. If your dog’s health is a concern please contact Kim Hawkins Photography at the earliest opportunity (including prior to the end of the contest) to discuss options.
• Kim Hawkins Photography will contact winners the week following the end of the contest, using the contact information provided to  GoGoPhotoContest.com. If the winner does not respond within 5 business days, they forfeit their prize, and their spot in the calendar will go to the next highest vote-getter.
• By winning a place in the calendar, or purchasing a grid square, you grant Adopt Korean Rescue permission to use your pet’s image and name in future publications, promotions and materials, including the AKR 2027 Calendar. For photo sessions, you will also need to sign a waiver and model release for your dog with Kim Hawkins Photography.
• Kim Hawkins Photography reserves the right to end or decline a photo session if a participant behaves in a manner that is abusive, threatening, or disrespectful towards the photographer or any other party. In such circumstances, the prize is forfeited and the next highest vote-getter will be offered the calendar spot.
• By participating in this contest, you agree to release and hold harmless Adopt Korean Rescue and Kim Hawkins Photography and each of their respective officers, directors, representatives, volunteers and agents from and against any claims of any nature arising out of participation in the contest or receipt or use of prizes.

For questions, please contact kim@kimhawkins.ca