★ Come. Discover. Fly! ★ Photo Contest
In celebration of 20 years!
The Beauty of the National Aviation Heritage Area
We are launching our first annual photo contest in celebration of NAHA’s 20th Anniversary! Showcase the beauty of the National Aviation Heritage Area by submitting a photo via email by December 31, 2024.
Cash prizes will be awarded for the top four submissions: a grand prize winner ($200), first place ($100), second place ($50), and third place ($35). See below for the full submission guidelines and contest rules!
Banner image: @the_vietnamazing_dani_le (Daniel Peterson for the U.S. Air Force)
Side image: @alexpsd
Steps
Review the photo contest rules.
Take your photo showcasing the beauty of the National Aviation Heritage Area.
Once you have your photo(s) selected, fill out an entry form , and a model release form , if applicable.
Once the entry form is completed (and model release form, if applicable), email your photo(s) as an attachment/link to file sharing link to Jessica Reinsmoen, Marketing and Communications Project Manager, at [email protected]
Photo Contest Rules
Eligibility – The contest is open to any amateur or professional photographer except employees, Board Members of the National Aviation Heritage Area, photo contest judges and members of their immediate families. Photographers must be at least 16 years old to participate.Locale/Timing – All photographs must be taken within the National Aviation Heritage Area between January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Click for list of aviation sites within NAHA. Deadline – All entries must be submitted by December 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.Entry Forms – Entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed Entry Form . All images must be listed on a single Entry Form.Multiple Entries – Photographers can submit a maximum of three (3) photos. All entries must be listed on a single Entry Form.Enhancing Images – While you may crop or perform color correction on your images, the judging team discourages over-amplifying the color. Minor adjustments, including spotting, dodging, and burning, contrast and slight color adjustment or the digital equivalents, are acceptable. We are looking for images that reflect the scene as it appeared in reality. You may use HDR camera settings, but again, please avoid over enhancing the image or photoshopping. If judges believe that a photograph has been significantly altered, they reserve the right to disqualify it.Format – Images can be in color or black and white. Images must be a minimum resolution of 300 DPI (dots per inch) and no smaller than 3072 x 2304 pixels (or 10.24 x 7.68 inches). Images should be submitted as JPG (at high quality) or PNG. Do not resample small files to fit requirements, as it will compromise the quality of the image. Images can be horizontal or vertical.Model Release – Photos containing recognizable people must be accompanied by a model release form signed by the subject or a parent or legal guardian, if subject is under 18 years of age.Judging – Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of the heritage area. The National Aviation Heritage Area team will judge the entries and all contest decisions are final. First, second, and third place winners will be selected and there will be one grand prize winner. Honorable mentions will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Winners will be announced on NAHA’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website pages on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.Winning Photos – The winning images with appropriate credit will appear on the National Aviation Heritage Area website, social media channels and future printed materials. There will be cash prizes for the grand prize winner ($200), first ($100), second ($50), and third ($35) place.Photographer’s Rights – Each photographer will retain all rights to any image submitted – including ownership if applicable – other than those rights licensed in the next sentence. By entering the contest, each photographer hereby grants to the National Aviation Heritage Area (i) a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, sell reproductions, distribute, publicly display the images submitted to the National Aviation Heritage Area and (ii) the right to use the photographer’s name, city and state of residence in promotions and other publications. Photographs, regardless of the medium, will not be returned. Do not send your only copy of a photograph. The National Aviation Heritage Area is not responsible for any material lost, damaged, or misdirected.Note: Submissions that do not follow these requirements may be rejected.Contact for Questions: [email protected]
FAQ
Can I use a photo that isn’t recent?
Absolutely! We will accept photos as far back as January 1, 2024.
If my photo is picked, will I be credited?
We will credit photographers whenever possible.
What does the National Aviation Heritage Area consist of?
The National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) spans eight counties and over 15+ aviation sites.
What do you mean by the “beauty of the National Aviation Heritage Area?”
This could be anything that sparks interest for each individual. Perhaps a specific plane at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the flowers/animals at Huffman Prairie Flying Field, riding in the WACO bi-plane, volunteering at Champaign Aviation Museum, looking at exhibits at Armstrong Air and Space Museum, etc.
