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Sponsored by the Pearland Chamber of Commerce - Destination Marketing Division
OFFICIAL RULES
WHO CAN ENTER?
Eligibility includes both amateur and professional photographers of any age. "Picture Pearland" contest is open to all U.S. residents, except immediate family members of employees of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce and their respective agencies and agents.
WHAT TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ELIGIBLE?
We are seeking tourism images with striking original color and creativity including images of Skylines, The Great Outdoors, Pearland at Night, Arts & Culture, Clear Creek, Neighborhoods and Architecture, Family Fun, Recreation & Adventure, The Seasons, and an Open category. Submitting images that clearly identify a person, will need to have a model release submitted with the entry or the image will be disqualified. Download Model Release Form (PDF) »
MUST THE WORK BE SUBMITTED BY THE ENTRANT?
Yes. By entering the "Picture Pearland" Contest, the entrant represents, acknowledges and warrants that the submitted image is an original work created solely by the entrant and that no other party has any right, title, claim or interest in the photograph.
IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?
No.
WHAT SUBJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
All photos entered must be of a location that is available for the public to visit and must have been taken by the entrant. Only photos of Pearland are eligible.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES?
All entries should convey the beauty, spirit and/or character of Pearland, illustrate the community's breadth of experiences that visitors and residents enjoy. If possible photos should show people experiencing all that Pearland has to offer.
MUST ALL PHOTOS BE TAKEN WITHIN PEARLAND?
The photos must be taken in Pearland recently (nothing that dates the photo, such as building signs where the business name has changed or things that would make the photo look out-of-date). Judging will take place shortly after the ending date of each contest. We would prefer that seasonal shots be turned into the appropriate category; however for example, if you have a nice spring photo, you can still submit it in any contest.
WILL I NEED A MODEL RELEASE?
Yes. Each photograph that includes identifiable subjects (people) must be accompanied by a separate, signed release from EACH identifiable subject in the photograph. Releases that cannot be verified for authenticity by the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, for any reason (including missing, incorrect or incomplete contact information on the release form) will result in the disqualification of the entry. You must upload or fax a signed model release when submitting an image containing nay identifiable people.
Download Model Release Form (PDF) »
WHEN MUST THE PHOTOS BE TAKEN?
We would prefer for the images to be taken during the contest period for which they are being submitted, however if you have an image you would like to submit outside of the current season, you may.
WHAT ARE THE CONTEST PERIODS?
The contest is on-going and has seasonal periods of entry:
SUMMER contest: July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
FALL contest: October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
HOW WILL THE IMAGES BE JUDGED?
Entries will be judged on the ability to promote the activity or place appropriate to the category entered. Technical excellence is, of course, a desired factor, but any well-focused and exposed photo has as good a chance as any other to win, if the subject matter is good. All decisions of the judges are final.
WHO WILL BE JUDGING THE IMAGES?
The images will be judged by a five-member panel comprised of business, civic and/or governmental leaders. Prizes will be awarded only to entries that the contest judges deem worthy. Some prizes may not be awarded if no acceptable entries are received. All decisions by the judges are final.
WHAT ARE THE IMAGE RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS?
Submitted photos must be high resolution: 300 dpi at a minimum of 5 x 7 inches in .jpg format only. In general, uploaded images should be at least 1,24k (1 Mb), but less than 5,120k (5 Mb).
CAN DIGITAL IMAGES BE ALTERED?
No. Altering content or subject matter of a photograph is not permitted, except with respect to cropping or resizing an image.
DO I NEED TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY FORM?
Yes. You must complete an entry form for each image submitted.
HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I SUBMIT?
Up to five (5) images per category may be submitted by a single individual during each contest period. Individuals submitting more than the limit may be disqualified.
HOW MUST THE IMAGES BE SUBMITTED?
Images must be submitted online in accordance with the Entry Form requirements. Receipt of entries will be acknowledged. Photograph must be in .jpg format and must meet required resolution size (see above).
ARE ONLY DIGITAL IMAGES ELIGIBLE?
Yes. No print or film submissions will be accepted. If you have a non-digital image you wish to submit, then you'll have to scan the photograph to the required DPI, and then submit the photo online.
ARE BLACK & WHITE AND COLOR IMAGES ELIGIBLE?
No. Only color images are eligible.
WHAT RIGHTS WILL THE PEARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RETAIN IN SUBMITTED PHOTOS?
The Pearland Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to use the photographs in printed materials and websites promoting regional tourism without compensation to the photographer or the subjects.
Your entry to the contest constitutes your agreement to allow your photographs to be:
- Published on the Pearland Chamber of Commerce websites (including, but not limited to, www.VisitPearlandTexas.com and www.PearlandTexasChamber.com)
- Displayed at The Commerce Center, located at 6117 Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581
- Used in print publications of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce including but not limited to, Destination Marketing newsletters, state and national magazine advertisements, and Visitors Guides.
- Used in connection with limited promotional use including, but not limited to, posters and other materials marketing the competition.
All entries must be free of claims and rights of third parties.
WHAT RIGHTS WILL ENTRANTS RETAIN?
Entrants retain all other rights to future use of their photographs except as specified.
CAN ENTRANTS SELL THEIR WINNING PHOTOGRAPH?
Yes, but a purchaser must be advised that the Pearland Chamber of Commerce retains the rights enumerated in "WHAT RIGHTS WILL THE PEARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RETAIN IN SUBMITTED PHOTOS?"
CAN SUBMITTED IMAGES HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED?
No.
CAN A WINNER IN ONE CONTEST ENTER AGAIN IN A SUBSEQUENT CONTEST?
Yes, however photograph must be different.
WHAT ARE THE AWARD CATEGORIES AND AWARDS IN EACH CONTEST PERIOD?
Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for other substitutes. In the event that a Winner chooses not to accept the Prize, they forfeit any and all claims to that Prize, which will be dealt with according to the absolute discretion of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. All awards will be made at the discretion of the judges. If a suitable image is not found amongst the entries a prize may not be awarded for each placement or contest.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Seasonal Awards
First Place -- $500
Honorable Mentions
WILL AWARD WINNERS BE REQUIRED TO FRAME THEIR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR DISPLAY?
No. The Pearland Chamber of Commerce will frame and display the 1st place winner for each Seasonal Award. These framed images are property of the Chamber of Commerce and will be on display at the Commerce Center, located at 6117 Broadway.
RETURNS:
No entry will be returned, and all entries become the property of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. They will be added to the permanent Chamber of Commerce photo collection, owned and maintained by the organization, and will be used as the organization sees fit. Giving photo credit will be attempted when a photograph is used as a major image in Chamber of Commerce publications. It must be understood that Chamber of Commerce gives promotional photos out to media, writers and other organizations, and they cannot be held responsible when photo credit is not given to the photographer for his or her work.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL AGREEMENT?
Contest entrants agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the judging organization, which are final on all matters pertaining to contests. The return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
DISCLAIMER
The Pearland Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for entries not received due to lost, failed, delayed or interrupted connections or miscommunications, or other electronic malfunctions. The sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by persons entered at the website or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the contest or by any human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in this contest.
By entering, participants release and hold harmless the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, as well as directors, officers or employees of those organizations from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the contest.
If, for any reason, the contest is not capable of being conducted as planned, including any causes beyond the control of the administrators, the Pearland Chamber of Commerce reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, suspend or terminate the contest without notice to entrants.
The Winner is responsible for any and all taxes payable as a result of a prize being awarded or received.
Entry into the photography contest does not create any vested right or interest for the participants in the prizes offered for the contest.
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Good Brews & Good Food: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse's Beer Dinner
Posted by Cheap Eats Houston
Something's a brew at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and come Tuesday, August 31, guests can see what it is for themselves.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Pearland will host a Widmer Brothers Brewing Company beer dinner. Guests can sample a variety of Widmer Brothers beers along with a laid-back five course dinner. The cost of the dinner is $30. Call in advance to make reservations. Dinner begins at 7 p.m.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (Pearland)
11200 Broadway, Suite 1700
Pearland, Texas 77584
(713) 436-7805
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company Beer Dinner Menu:
Warm-up:
LightSwitch Lager
First Course:
Ahi Poke
Pairing: Widmer Hefeweizen
Second Course:
Field of Greens Salad
Pairing: Dirfter Pale Ale
Third Course:
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Pairing: Broken Halo IPA
Palate Cleanser:
Sunburn Summer Brew
Fourth Course:
Grilled Burger Melt
Pairing: Deadlift Imperial IPA
Fifth Course:
Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
Pairing: Drop Top Amber Ale
After Dinner Beer:
Pickly Pear Braggot or Tatonka Stout
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