2020 Veterans Day Picture and Essay Contest

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ATTENTION ARTISTS AND WRITERS! (CONTEST EXTENSION)

Requesting submissions for a Veterans Day photo competition and essay contest. American Legion Post 2001 is looking for creative talent amongst our community. We would like your single captivating photo or consolidated photo collage that represents what Veterans Day means to you, along with a 200 – 500-word essay describing the meaning of the photo/collage. Submissions open at midnight on Thursday, October 1st 2020 and close at midnight on Monday, November 30th 2020.

Please email your submission to adjutant@ashburnlegion.org. Include the words PHOTO CONTEST in the subject heading. We will confirm email receipt and send you the photo release form for signature.

 The winners will be announced on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

 

1st Place – $100 Visa gift card + American Legion social media feature + certificate

2nd Place – $75 Visa gift card + social media mention.

3rd Place – $50 Visa gift card + social media mention.

 

Rules and Regulations

  1. Original photography preferred (.jpg, .png, or .pdf format).
  2. If re-purposing a non-original photo, please acquire appropriate permissions.
  3. If re-purposing a non-original photo, please add your own creative flare (looking for at least 90% originality).
  4. You may submit 1 photo or 1 consolidated photo collage.
  5. Photo can be in any color, combination of colors, or applicable filters.
  6. Photo must be emailed with a 200 – 500-word description of the photo/collage significance as it relates to Veterans Day. Microsoft Office document format.

 

*We reserve the right to partner with local media and promote the competition.

Memorial Day Photo Contest: AL Post 2001 Winners!

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Today is a somber occasion, a reflection of all U.S. military men and women who sacrified their lives. As we enjoy the long weekend, we keep our military memories and legacies alive with the observance of Memorial Day activities; from designated Memorial site visits to virtual meetups and social media.

American Legion Post 2001 would like to thank all the Memorial Day photo competition participants. We received an interesting array of photographs, demonstrating what Memorial Day means to you. The selection of first, second and third place winners represent an appropriate sentiment with a unique angle (and camera skills!).

First place goes to Henry DeJong and his Normandy perspective!

Second place goes to Scott Yusman and his DC perspective!

Third place goes to Richard Thigpen and his Arlington Cemetary perspective!

Congratulations photographers and thank you for your unique expressions of Memorial Day.