Global Programs 12th Annual Photo Contest
We are pleased to announce the 12th annual Global Programs Photo Contest!
This year’s contest will run from March 18-29, 2024 and we are returning to the theme of “Global Engagement”. We look forward to seeing all of the ways you have engaged globally during this past year. Be it here in Boston or anywhere around the world.
Please visit the Global Programs Photo Contest Archives to view the past 11 years of beautiful finalist images.
The Contest
All members of the BU community (students, faculty, staff, alumni) are eligible to submit up to three photos per person which depict your interpretation of “Global Engagement”.
For each submission you must include a title for the image and a brief description of the photo (two to three sentences max) including where it was taken. This information will be used if we display your photos, but not as a judging criteria.
How to Enter
- Submit your photos from 7:30am on March 18 until 1pm on March 29.
Other Ways to Participate
- Follow @buglobalprograms Instagram account
- Tag your photo “2024GPPhotoContest”
- Follow other photographers
- Engage with photos others have posted
- Vote in the 2024 People’s Choice
Submission Guidelines
Photos must adhere to the following technical requirements in order to be eligible to win prizes:
- Quantity: each person can submit up to three photographs
- File types: jpeg, png, pdf, or tiff
- DPI size: must be 300 dpi or higher (should be a large file size in MB, not KB)
- Dimensions: must be at least 4″ x 6″
Submit Photos
Judging
There will be two grand prize winners. The winning photos will be featured on the Global Programs website, and BU Today (along with runners up). All photos may be used online, in print publications, or displayed on campus.
2024 Judged Panel
Photos will be judged by a panel from Global Programs and one or two guest judges from BU. Panel judging will be completed before People’s Choice judging begins.
2024 People’s Choice
Starting April 1, we will post the 16 finalist photos. From April 1 to April 5, you may vote once per day for your top choices.
Round 1: Beginning at 12 noon (EST) on April 1, 2024 the entire BU community (Kerberos password and BU login required to cast vote*) will be able to vote on this page for your favorite 8 photos from the 16 Global Programs Photo Contest finalists. The first round of voting will close at 9:00 AM EST on April 2, 2024.
Round 2: Beginning at 12 noon (EST) on April 2, 2024, return to this page to cast your votes for your favorite 4. Round 2 voting will close at 9:00 AM EST on April 3, 2024.
Round 3: Beginning at 12 noon (EST) on April 3, 2024, return to this page to cast your votes for your favorite 2. Round 3 voting will close at 9:00 AM EST on April 4, 2024.
Final Round: Beginning at 12 noon (EST) on April 4, 2024, return to this page to cast your vote for your winning choice from the two finalists. Final Round voting will close at 9:00 AM EST on April 5, 2024.
*You MUST have a BU login and Kerberos to cast a vote and you can only vote once in each round for the People’s Choice. If you choose to vote, you may vote in any or all rounds. You are not required to vote in all rounds.
Winners from 2024 Judged Panel and 2024 People’s Choice will be announced on Monday April 8, 2024. The same photo cannot win both the 2024 Judged Panel and 2024 People’s Choice. If after all the voting is complete and it appears the 2024 Judged Panel and 2024 People’s Choice first place finishers are the same, the second place finisher in the 2024 Judged Panel will be awarded first place. All judging, both 2024 People’s Choice and 2024 Judged Panel are blind, the photographer, and location will not be shared during voting.
Prize
Each winner will receive:
- GoPro HERO12 Black
- Accessories Bundle
- Handler
- Head Strap 2.0
- Enduro Battery
- Carrying Case
- SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
- Adapter – Up to 190MB/s, C10, U3, V30, 4K, 5K, A2, Micro SD Card
- SDSQXAV-256G-GN6MA
- FitStill 60M/196FT Waterproof Case
- for Go Pro Hero12 Black/Hero11 Black/Hero10 Black/Hero9 Black
- Protective Underwater Diving Housing Shell
- Accessories for Hero12/11/10/9 Black Action Camera
- Battery Charger Kit for GoPro 12 11 10 9 Black
- TELESIN 2-Pack Batteries
- Triple Charger with SD Card Slot Fully Compatible with Original Go Pro Hero 12 11 10 9 Camera Charger Battery Accessories
value=$532.01
Submissions Accepted: March 18-29, 2024
Winners Announced via a Global Programs email to the entire BU Community on Monday April 8, 2024. We will also post the winners on Instagram and the Global Programs website.