Southwark Youth Photography Competition Terms and Conditions

Entry Requirements

To participate in the Southwark Youth Photography Competition, candidates must:

1. Be aged between 11 and 19 years old (or up to 25 years old for SEND young people).
2. Reside in Southwark or regularly attend a Southwark-based youth centre, school, or organisation.
3. Submit their photograph(s) by the competition deadline: Friday 21^st March 2025.
4. Choose one of the two entry categories:
   • Group Submission: Submit through your youth project with team and staff support.
   • Individual Submission: Submit independently through the online portal.
5. Adhere to the competition themes:
   • Impactful Storytelling: Capture meaningful or thought-provoking images that reflect the diversity and experiences of Southwark’s youth.
   • Commercial Creativity: Create visually appealing, shareable content suitable for promotional purposes.

Competition Guidelines

1. Submission Rules
   • Each participant can submit up to 3 photographs.
   • Images must be original work taken by the participant.
   • Photographs should not contain copyrighted content (e.g., logos, brands)
   • Only JPEG or PNG formats will be accepted.
   • Images should be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
2. Themes and Judging Criteria
   • Entries will be judged based on creativity, technical execution, and relevance to the chosen theme.
   • Judges will evaluate:
     • Storytelling and emotional impact
     • Composition and visual appeal
3. Submission Process
   • Youth Centre Submission: Deliver digital files to your youth centre representative with a completed submission form.
   • Individual Submission: Upload your files via the competition portal
4. Ethics and Content Restrictions
   • Entries must not include explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content.
   • Any photographs featuring identifiable individuals must have their written consent prior to submission.

Data Protection and Privacy

1. Use of Photographs
   • By entering, participants grant Southwark Council permission to use submitted photographs for promotional purposes across social media, websites, and other materials.
   • Credit will always be given to the photographer.
2. Personal Data
   • Any personal information collected (e.g., name, age, contact details) will be stored securely and only used for competition purposes.
   • Data will not be shared with third parties.
3. Safeguarding
   • Photographs submitted by anyone under 18 years of age must comply with safeguarding guidelines. Any identifiable individuals under 18 featured in submissions must have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian.

Handout for Participants

Quick Tips for Submission

• Be Original: Ensure your photograph is your unique creation.
• Follow the Theme: Stick closely to the chosen category and theme.
• Tell a Story: Use your image to convey a message, emotion, or experience.
• Quality Matters: Ensure your photo is clear and well-composed.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: 21st March 2025
• Short List Announced: 4th April 2025
• Winners Announced: 11th April 2024

Prizes

Winners of the Individual category will receive a £50 Gift Card and recognition on the OneHub platform, Southwark Council’s website, social media and will be exhibited in Southwark.

All those shortlisted will receive a £10 Gift Card and their work will be exhibited in Southwark 

The group winners will receive £200 to be spent on a project of their choice*, and recognition on the OneHub platform, Southwark Council’s website, social media and will be exhibited in Southwark.

*The group will need to be constituted and have a bank account and the money must be spent on something that benefits at least 3 young people.  it cannot be spent on core costs or an existing project

• ---

  Contact Information

  For questions or support, please contact Onehub@southwark.gov.uk

  We look forward to seeing your creativity shine!