Rules

Best of 2024 Photography Contest

Hosted by the Fort Bend County 4-H Ambassadors

This photography contest is proudly sponsored by the Fort Bend County 4-H Ambassadors, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All proceeds will support 4-H Ambassador initiatives and Fort Bend County enrichment programs.

Contest Rules:

1. Eligibility:
   • All photos must be taken by the entrant in 2024.
   • Submissions must be uploaded by the entrant or their parent/guardian (only if entrant is under 18).
   • Entrants do not need to reside in Fort Bend County or the USA.
2. Submission Guidelines:
   • Only digital submissions are accepted via https://www.gogophotocontest.com/fortbend4-h. Printed photos will not be accepted.
   • Submission opens at 12:00 AM (Central Time) on Friday, January 10, 2025, and closes at midnight (11:59:59 PM Central Time) on Monday, February 10, 2025.
   • Late or incorrect submissions will be disqualified.
   • Each submission must be qualified based on the age of the entrant, regardless of the entrant's photographic skill level. The entrant age brackets are:
3. Judging and Awards:
   • Social voting for the photos will occur between 12:00 AM (Central Time) on Friday, January 10, 2025 – midnight (11:59:59 PM Central Time) on Monday, February 10, 2025.
   • Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on February 26, 2025, in Fort Bend County, with a virtual option available. Attendance is not required to win.
   • Awards will be mailed (via USPS regular mail, or similar) to winners who cannot attend the physical in-person awards ceremony, limited to U.S. domestic shipping.
   • 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place recognition will be given by age class (Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Adult). A total of 4 belt buckles and 8 rosette ribbons will be awarded, therefore.
   • 1^st place winners will receive a belt buckle. 2^nd and 3^rd place winners will receive ribbons.
4. Submission Rules:
   • Each photo can only be submitted to one age group. Duplicate submissions will result in disqualification from all age groups.
   • Photos containing obscene, vulgar, hateful, or illegal content, or violating 4-H's family-friendly values, will be disqualified.
   • The organizers reserve the right to refuse or remove any inappropriate submissions. The organizers have final say in what is or is not appropriate content.
5. Judging Criteria:
   • Social voting will determine all winners.
   • Entrants and submitters may solicit social votes in any legal manner that they wish. Organizers will not support their vote solicitation.
   • Voting will be tallied by a third-party service, and results are final.
6. Photo Rights:
   • Fort Bend County 4-H has unlimited rights, in perpetuity, to use photos submitted for the promotion of 4-H programs and 4-H activities.
   • A minimum of twelve photos will be selected by judges, amongst all those images placing 1^st through 3^rd, or otherwise recognized by the judges or popular vote, for inclusion in the annual Fort Bend County 4-H Calendar of Events. Decision of the judges for this selection is final and non-negotiable.

• Junior, ages 8 and under
• Intermediate, ages 9 – 14
• Senior, ages 15 – 17
• Adults, ages 18+

For questions, contact the Fort Bend County 4-H Ambassador Team at 281-342-3034.