SHA TIN JUNIOR CHAMBER
(Affiliated with JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL HONG KONG)
21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24 Connaught Road West,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Email: info@sjc.org.hk
URL: http://www.sjc.org.hk
“Love of the Earth 2010 – Build your Dream”
Photo Taking Competition
In consideration of World Expo 2010 to be held in Shanghai with the theme of “Better City,
Better Life”, Sha Tin Junior Chamber is going to run a theme project called “Love of the Earth
2010: Build your Dream”. Through a Photo Taking Competition, briefings by experts locally and
the exchange between youngsters in Hong Kong and Shanghai on green buildings, and
personally experiencing the pavilions set up by different countries at World Expo 2010 on
architectural breakthroughs, Hong Kong youngsters will be more acquainted with how to
construct a sustainable urban environment.
“Love of the Earth 2010 - Build your Dream” theme project includes the following activities:
1.
“Love of the Earth 2010 – Build your Dream” Photo Taking Competition
Application Period: 1st January, 2010 to 7th March, 2010
2.
“Love of the Earth 2010 – Build your Dream” Opening Ceremony
Date : 3rd April, 2010
Venue: Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza
3.
Hong Kong Education Camp
Date : 3rd to 4th April, 2010 (2 days 1 night)
Number of participants: 40 (Participants are the awardees selected from the Photo
Taking Competition)
4.
Shanghai Exchange Tour
Date: July/August 2010
Number of participants: 10 students from Hong Kong (selected from the Hong Kong
Education Camp), and 10 students from Shanghai (Total: 20 students)
Organiser
Co-organiser
Sha Tin Junior Chamber (an affiliate of Junior
Hong Kong Film Art Association
Chamber International Hong Kong)
Supporting Organisations
Sponsors
Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Shatin District Secondary School Heads
Early Light International (Holdings) Ltd.
Association
Midland Holdings
The
Joint
Council
of
Parent-Teacher
King’s Hotel
Associations of Shatin District
Green Sense
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SHA TIN JUNIOR CHAMBER
(Affiliated with JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL HONG KONG)
21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24 Connaught Road West,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Email: info@sjc.org.hk
URL: http://www.sjc.org.hk
Target Participants
Local secondary school students aged between 12 to 17 years old
Purpose
To enhance the public’s concern on environmental awareness and understand the importance of
how architecture contributes to environmental sustainability through the Photo Taking
Competition
Theme
Buildings in Hong Kong which contribute to environmental sustainability
Rules and Regulations
1.
Each participant can submit up to 3 photos, yet only 1 submitted photo will be awarded.
2.
Both black and white and colour photos can be submitted.
3.
All photos must be in JPEG format with file size more than 1MB but less than 3MB.
Participants should submit the application form together with the photo via email to
loe2010@sjc.org.hk.
4.
The file name of the photo should include the participant’s name and photo caption. For
example, Chan Tai Man David_IFC in the dawn.jpg.
5.
All participants should submit both the application form and the photo before 11:59pm on 7th
March, 2010. All late submissions will be disqualified. The submission deadline is based on
time of receipt of the email.
6.
All participants should receive a confirmatory email from Sha Tin Junior Chamber after the
submission of photo(s) by email.
7.
All photos should be submitted together with photo caption and a photo summary of no
more than 70 words. Participants who do not submit the photo summary are disqualified.
8.
Sha Tin Junior Chamber values intellectual property. All photos submitted should be the
participant’s own work.
9.
Sha Tin Junior Chamber has the full and final authority to decide the list of awardees. No
participant shall have any authority to deny the final decision of the judging panel.
Awards
1.
The 40 most outstanding participants in this photo competition will be selected to participate
in Hong Kong Education Camp for FREE. (Each selected participant has to pay HK$50 to
show his or her commitment to participate in the Hong Kong Education Camp. This
commitment fee is only refundable if the project concludes with zero-deficit.)
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SHA TIN JUNIOR CHAMBER
(Affiliated with JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL HONG KONG)
21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24 Connaught Road West,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Email: info@sjc.org.hk
URL: http://www.sjc.org.hk
2.
All selected participants joining Hong Kong Education Camp will be awarded with Certificate
of Excellence. Sha Tin Junior Chamber reserves the right to display the selected photos at
“Love of the Earth 2010 – Build your Dream” Opening Ceremony.
3.
The 10 most outstanding participants will be selected to join Shanghai Exchange Tour in
July/August 2010 for FREE. This exchange tour includes the visit to Shanghai World Expo
and exchange activities with Shanghai students. The organiser will cover the costs of the
exchange activities, transportation, accommodation and catering. All selected participants
have to pay HK$500 to show their commitment to participate in the Shanghai Exchange
Tour. This commitment fee is only refundable if the project concludes with zero-deficit. All
selected participants should be responsible to cover their own travel insurance and out of
pocket expenses.
4.
Winners may have a chance to win the products given by sponsors. The award details will
be announced on “Love of the Earth” website.
Judging Criteria
1.
The judging panel includes architect from Hong Kong Institute of Architects, environmental
expert, President of Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, and representatives from
Hong Kong Film Art Association and Shatin District Secondary School Heads Association.
The Photo Taking Competition’s results will be announced in March. All selected
participants will be notified in March and arranged to take part in Hong Kong Education
Camp to be held from 3rd April to 4th April, 2010.
2.
The judging panel will evaluate participants’ photos based on how the Hong Kong building(s)
captured in the photo contributes to sustainable development. Next, the judges will evaluate
the photography technique, photo design and photo impression.
Judging Criteria
Percentage
Relevance to sustainable development
30%
Participants’ understanding of environmental issues
50%
Photography
technique,
photo
design
and
photo 20%
impression
Sha Tin Junior Chamber has the right to revise the details of “Love of the Earth 2010 - Build your
Dream” theme project including Photo Taking Competition and Hong Kong Education Camp.
For more details regarding “Love of the Earth – Build your Dream”, please visit
http://www.sjc.org.hk/loe2010. Should you have any enquiry, please email to
loe2010@sjc.org.hk or call 9080 4025.
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SHA TIN JUNIOR CHAMBER
(Affiliated with JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL HONG KONG)
21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24 Connaught Road West,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Email: info@sjc.org.hk
URL: http://www.sjc.org.hk
“Love of the Earth – Build your Dream” Photo Taking Competition
Application Form
Participant should submit the filled form together with the photo and email to loe2010@sjc.org.hk.
Section A
Name (Chinese):
Name (English):
Gender:
Class:
Date of Birth:
Name of School:
Student No.:
Name of the photo file:
Home number:
Mobile:
Email:
Address:
How did you know about this Competition?
Section B
Photo Caption
Photo Summary (no more than 70 words)
Ref. No:
Date Received: