Shoot the Shire – Gwydir Shire Council Summer Photography Competition Terms and Conditions  Participation in this competition is free. Subject of entry must be of “something” within the Gwydir Shire Council area and can include people, places, events, animals, scenery which capture the spirit of our unique area. Photographs which have people in them are preferred. Any entries submitted by persons under the age of eighteen (18) years must be accompanied by an Authority by the guardian/parent of the child/ren giving permission for that child/ren to enter this competition. Any entries submitted which are of, or include, images of persons under the age of eighteen (18) years must be accompanied by an Authority by the guardian/parent of the child/ren. Copyright of the submitted photographs remains with the photographer, but the photographer grants Gwydir Shire Council irrevocable and unlimited licence to use, name and publish any entry at their discretion. The participation in the competition indicates your acceptance of the competition terms and conditions.  For each competition period entries must be delivered and received by Bingara Tourist Information Office or Warialda Tourist Information Office (Locked Bag 5, Bingara NSW 2404) by last mail on the nominated closing date, or via email to warialdatourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.au (email preferred). JPG file type is preferred.  The closing dates for each section will be advertised in the Bingara Advocate and Warialda Standard at the discretion of the judges. Please note that entries that arrive after these deadlines, but are postmarked the final day of the competition period will be accepted. The winning entry will receive a $200 cash prize.  The entries will be judged by Gwydir Shire Council’s Tourism and Promotions Team. The Judges decision will be final and no correspondence regarding the Judges’ decision will be entered into. The overall closing date for entries is 30th September 2010. The competition is open to any person except the appointed Judges. Entrants warrant they own all rights to the works submitted.  If there are any discrepancies as to the correct ownership of the entry, the judges reserve the right to eliminate the photograph from the competition. All entries will be non returnable. Please ensure you keep a copy of all entries submitted. Photographs MUST be in digital format and the file name MUST include the entrant’s name. Any photos without the entrant’s name in the file name will be disregarded. The will be notified within twenty eight (28) days of the close of competition.  The winning entries and details will be published in the Bingara Advocate and Warialda Standard. Shoot the Shire – Gwydir Shire Council Spring/Summer Photography Competition