South Dakota 4-H’s Operation: Military Kids seeks photos for new contest
South Dakota 4-H’s Operation: Military Kids seeks photos for new contest
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service seeks photography from military children for a new contest.
South Dakota 4-H’s Operation: Military Kids program is a co-sponsor of a photography contest for military children ages 6-18. Under the theme of “Capturing Patriotic Moments,” children are invited to submit photos in two categories, family moments and service members.
Approximately 15 photos will be selected for the Operation: Military Kids traveling photo exhibit, which will tour South Dakota. Winners will be announced in May.
The South Dakota National Guard Family Readiness Office is cosponsoring the contest. April marks a national month-long celebration of the children of military service members.
South Dakota Cooperative Extension 4-H/Youth Development Specialist Kathryn Reeves said this photo contest gives kids a chance to document the inspirational moments happening around them as part of military families.
“We want to encourage all children in military families to take part in this free contest that allows kids to express their creativity and to honor their loved ones who are serving the country,” Reeves said. “The kids also get the chance to have their work highlighted around the state in the competition.”
Operation: Military Kids is a partnership of U.S. Army Child and Youth Services, USDA National 4-H Headquarters, and the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service’s 4-H/Youth Development program.
Submitted photos must be 5 inches by 7 inches and printed on standard photo paper. A label on the back should include the division entered, child’s name, address, age and type of camera used. Do not write directly on the back of the photos. Send entries to Candice Tvinnereim, South Dakota Army National Guard Youth Coordinator, 120 W. 11th Ave., Webster, SD 57274. Entries must be postmarked by April 30.
Judging will be based 40 percent on photographic qualify, 40 percent on composition, and 20 percent on interest or impact. Your county Extension office has more information on taking quality photos and the judging criteria.
For more information about South Dakota 4-H, visit the organization’s Web site at this link: http://4h.sdstate.edu.
