GeoAsia8 2025 Photo Competition

2 Apr 2025, All day
Location
QLD
Photo Comp

GeoAsia8 2025 Photo Competition
 

We are excited to announce the ACIgs photo competition is back for 2025. This year entries will have an international exposure through the GeoAsia 8 conference with photos on display at the event.

Enter the GeoAsia8 2025 Photo Competition

Eligibility & Entry Rules

  1. Who Can Enter
    • Open to all ACIGS members in Australia and New Zealand.
    • Participants from PNG and Pacific Islands can enter without membership.
  2. Original Work & Permissions
    • Entrants must own the rights to their photos or have written permission from the rightful owner/client.
    • By submitting, entrants confirm that the photo is not borrowed or copied from any third party.
    • AI-generated images are not permitted. If a photo is found to be AI-generated, it will be disqualified.
  3. Submission Window
    • Opens: 1 April 2025
    • Closes: 31 May 2025 at 5:00 PM AEST
  4. How to Submit
    1. Complete the registration form here - Photo Competition Entry Form
    2. Email your photo to info@acigs.org
      • Name files using your name and company (e.g., “JaneDoe_GeoSolutions.jpg”).
      • Once entries close, we will remove personal and company details before sharing with judges to ensure anonymity.
      • Please ensure your photos are no larger then 8MB and are submitted in JPG format.
      • Photos must clearly demonstrate or represent geosynthetic material or technology in use, without product branding.

Key Dates

  1. Submissions:
    • 1 April – 31 May 2025
  2. Judging/Voting:
    • 1–5 June 2025 (by ACIGS Executive Team members who are not competing)
  3. Winners Announced:
    • 10 June 2025 (Day 1 of GeoAsia8, which runs 10–13 June 2025)

Prizes & Recognition

  • TBC
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Judging Criteria

  1. Relevance: How effectively the photo illustrates the use of geosynthetics.
  2. Creativity: Unique or innovative perspectives.
  3. Visual Impact: Overall quality and professionalism.

Copyright & Permissions

  • By entering, you confirm that:
    • You have the full legal right to the submitted photo (or have written permission from any relevant client or third party).
    • You have secured all necessary permissions, including any client approvals if the image features proprietary or sensitive content.
    • Your image is not AI-generated.
  • Disqualification:
    • ACIGS reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate copyright laws, involve misrepresentation, or are found to be AI-generated.

Why Participate?

  • Industry Exposure: Your work will be seen by geosynthetics professionals from around the globe at GeoAsia8.
  • Professional Recognition: Winning entries are highlighted in the official conference program and promotional materials.
  • Networking Opportunity: Connect with peers, sponsors, and industry leaders.
  • Cash & Membership Rewards: Win prizes and enjoy a free ACIGS membership for 2026 (for the Grand Prize winner).