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September Update

Hello and happy September to all of you:

As the summer winds down and a busy remainder of the years gets in gear, Heidi has a couple of quick things to share with you.

The first is about the FotoWeek DC Awards Competition. The second annual FotoWeek DC Awards is calling for entries and this year, the competition has expanded from regional to international. You are invited to submit all forms of imagery — both in single and series, as well as multimedia pieces that combine the strength of still images with video, sound and graphics. Submit your best work, and enter today.

* Open to all photographers around the world.
* Winning work displayed at FotoWeek DC Festival Nov 7-14, 2009.
* $21,500 in cash awards
* Distinguished panel of international judges
* National Geographic Society Awards Ceremony Nov 5, 2009
* Published in Limited Edition 2010 FotoWeek DC Book
* Media & Online exposure at fotoweekdc.org
* Entries judged in 12 separate categories (including social documentary and multimedia)
* Images accepted in digital, film, cell phone, and alternatives processes

The Awards deadline is September 13, 2009. Visit www.fotoweekdc.org for a complete listing of award categories, eligibility, rules, judges and information on FotoWeek DC 2009. FotoWeek DC relies on your generous support to fund our non-profit programs and events.

Secondly we have set the date for the 2010 dinner. The date will by Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Ritz. Please watch the web site in the coming months for additional information.

And lastly the contest committees are working hard getting everything set for the 2010 Eyes of History competition.  Judging is scheduled for mid-February.   We will have more info on the contests very soon.