Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long are entries open?
Entries for the 2012 competition are open from Thursday 14 June – Friday 14 September.
 

Q. Who can enter?
Entry to this competition (other than entry to the Junior category of this competition) is open to Australian residents who are 18 years and over. Entry to the Junior category of this competition is open to Australian residents who are under the age of 18 as at Friday 14 September 2012.
 

Q. What categories are open for entry?
• Open category - Australian residents who are 18 years and over can enter this category.
• Macular Degeneration Community category - Entry is restricted to Australian residents who live with Macular Degeneration or any other macular disease and their family, friends and carers.
• Healthcare Professionals category - Entry is restricted to Australian residents who work as a healthcare professional, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, general practitioners, complementary healthcare workers, nurses, pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.
• Junior category - Entry is restricted to Australian residents under the age of 18 as at 14 September 2012. All entries in the Junior category must have permission from a parent or guardian to submit a valid entry for the competition as indicated in the entry form. The parent consent form must be completed and submitted via email (scanned), faxed or posted. The Parent Consent Form. can be downloaded here.
 

Q. How do I enter?
Entries must be submitted online via the online submission form.
Each entry must include a photograph and a 30-60 word description explaining how the photograph has inspired you to appreciate the gift of vision.
Note: For those with a vision impairment or no possible access to a computer, please contact the Macular Degeneration Foundation on 1800 111 709 to discuss.
 

Q. How many times can I enter?
A maximum of five entries per category, per person, will be accepted.
Entries are judged based on the entry's creativity, composition, content and technique, not the number of entries received.
 

Q. Can I enter my photo in more than one category?
Yes, a maximum of five entries per category, per person, will be accepted. However, you may only enter your photos into categories that you are eligible to enter.
 

Q. Are there any age limits?
Entry to this competition (other than entry to the Junior category of this competition) is open to Australian residents who are 18 years and over. Entry to the Junior category of this competition is open to Australian residents who are under the age of 18 as at Friday 14 September 2012.
 

Q. How will I know my entry has been received?
You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your entry shortly after submitting your entry.
 

Q. What are the disqualification rules?
The judges’ decision is final.
The Promoter (Macular Degeneration Foundation) reserves the right to disqualify an entry if the content is deemed inappropriate and not in accordance with The Promoter’s values, and for the other reasons set out in the Terms and Conditions. See the Terms & Conditions.
 

Q. If my photo doesn’t win, can I enter it again next year?
No, each photo can only be entered once.
 

Q. If my photo doesn’t win, can I appeal?
No, the judges’ decision is final.
 

Q. What are the terms and conditions?
Please read the Terms & Conditions as they are a requirement of entry.