OCTOBER 29, 2009 (LINCOLN, NE)-The Nebraska Rural Development Commission is pleased to launch the first Rural Nebraska Views photo contest. 

Each photographer may enter up to four (4) photographs taken in the state that expresses a "view" of rural Nebraska, which may include, but is not limited to:

• Landscapes

• Festivals and events

• Landmarks

• Agricultural-related activities

• Other expressions of celebrating rural Nebraska

Photos do not have to be current, but the photographer must submit entries within one of the following age groups that he or she will have attained as of December 31, 2009:

• Class I - Pre-school

• Class II - Grades K-6

• Class III - Grades 7-12

• Class IV - Adult (graduated from high school or 18+)

First, second, and third place prizes will be named for each Class.

            Entry requirements:

• Entries will be accepted through November 20, 2009

• Color and/or black-and-white photos will be accepted.

• Photos must be .jpg digital images no larger than 2 MB.

• Photos must be submitted electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Mailed submissions will NOT be accepted.

• The photographer's name, age category, phone number, email address and mail address must be identified in the submission email. Identification of the event or location also is requested.

In submitting photos, you are asserting that you own the right to the photo and are permitting the Nebraska Rural Development Commission and Nebraska Department of Economic Development to use your photos in any future marketing materials.

All submissions will be reviewed for appropriate content, and subsequently deemed eligible or ineligible for judging. Prize winners will be selected by a committee of professionals, including photographers and marketing experts.

Winners will be announced, their photos displayed on the Nebraska Rural Development Commission website www.ruralnebraska.info, and featured in the Commission newsletter.                                                                                                       

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