IMPORTANT UPDATE

Please note: “Checks/proof of school” should be mailed to the WHNPA -- DO NOT USE FED EX .
If you did send via FedEx, have the package re-routed back to you and re-send via USPS.
As long as you have uploaded your photos by March 17th you will not be penalized for being late with your entry.

The WHNPA is proud to announce our annual contest is open to students from across the world to compete for the honor of WHNPA Student Photographer of the Year. The contest opens on February 20, 2010 and will accept uploaded entries until 11:59 p.m. EST on March 17, 2010. Download a PDF of complete contest rules and guidelines below.

WHNPA_StudentRules_2010.pdf

One student portfolio will be chosen as the winner and the portfolio will go on the Eyes of History (tm)contest website at www.whnpa.org/contest/eyes2010.

The 2010 Student Photographer of the Year will receive the following awards:

• A $1,000 award from the White House News Photographers Association

• A round trip ticket from sponsor Continental Airlines to attend the Eyes of History (tm) Awards Gala (within the Continental Airline Gateway only).

• Two tickets from WHNPA to the black tie Eyes of History (tm) Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.

• A two page spread in the Eyes of History (tm) Awards book and highlighted in the traveling exhibit

• Portfolio featured on the Eyes of History (tm) contest website at www.whnpa.org/contest/eyes2010.

• A $1000 scholarship to any Momenta Workshop of your choice (good through Spring 2011).

The 2009 student contest remains online, if you'd like to review last year's winning entries.

Requirements & General Information

- DOWNLOAD AND READ THESE RULES COMPLETELY. Failure to follow every rule will disqualify your application immediately.

- Entrants are not required to be WHNPA members but membership is encouraged.

- If you choose to apply for membership, your entrance fee will go towards your first yearly dues. Simply submit your membership application with your contest entry materials.

- Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a degree program are eligible.

- Students who graduated in December/Winter 2009 are eligible to apply for the 2010 contest.

- Entrants must send a statement of enrollment from their advisor or a university official and a check or money order for  $25.00 made out to “The White House News Photographers Association” to:
 WHNPA - Student Contest, 7119 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC, 20044

- Checks and letters must be received by March 17, 2010.
- Entrants and all photographs must adhere to the code of ethics of WHNPA found in our bylaws.

We will announce any contest updates on Twitter and on our blog.

Please be sure to tell your friends, colleagues, and any eligible student you think may be interested in participating about the contest. Remember, the deadline is March 17th.