Nature Festival Photo Competition
We invite you to hone your photography skills and capture an image that you feel encompasses the beauty of Exmoor and highlights our connection to nature as we celebrate Wildlife and Wellbeing within our stunning National Park.
The competition is open to both children and adults and they will be judged accordingly in child and adult categories.
First prize in each category: Exmoor inspired Hue & Harmony jumper, (kindly donated by Hue & Harmony, one of our CareMoor Business Champions) will be given to both the winning child and adult photographer. Our judges will be looking for an image that really encapsulates our overarching festival theme of wildlife and wellbeing in nature on Exmoor and portrays the value of connecting with nature. Certificates will also be given to 2nd and 3rd prize winners.
Photos should be emailed to ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk (max 1 entry per person, file size under 20MB)
Entries received after this date will not be included within the competition.
Closing date for entries Friday 6th June.
Exmoor National Park’s Nature Festival Photo Competition Terms and Conditions
1. Competition Overview
As part of the Exmoor Nature Festival, the Exmoor National Park is organising a photography competition. We are looking for entrants to capture an image that you feel encompasses the beauty of Exmoor and highlights our connection to nature, as we celebrate Wildlife and Wellbeing within our stunning National Park.
The competition is open to both children and adults and they will be judged accordingly in child and adult categories: Aged 16 & under, Aged 17+.
First prize in each category: Exmoor inspired Hue & Harmony jumper, (kindly donated by Hue & Harmony, one of our CareMoor for Exmoor Business Champions) will be given to both the winning child and adult photographer. Our judges will be looking for an image that really encapsulates our overarching festival theme of wildlife and wellbeing in nature on Exmoor and portrays the value of connecting with nature. Certificates will also be given to 2nd and 3rd prize winners.
2. Eligibility
2.1. The competition is open to all and prizes will be given in 2 categories as listed above.
2.2. Employees of Exmoor National Park Authority, their families, and anyone connected to the competition are not eligible to enter.
3. How to Enter
3.1. To enter, participants must email their photograph to ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk. They should provide their name, age and location of photograph. All childrens’ entries should include parent/guardian contact name, email address or telephone number.
3.2. The photo must be taken within Exmoor National Park and must be the original work of the entrant.
3.3. Closing date for entries is Friday 6th June. Entries received after this date will not be included in the competition.
3.4. Only one entry per person is permitted.
4. Photo Submission Requirements
4.1. Photos must not contain any inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content. Exmoor National Park reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not adhere to this condition.
4.2. By entering, participants confirm they have obtained permission from anyone featured in the photo and that their entry does not infringe on any third-party rights.
4.3. Entries must not contain watermarks or logos.
5. Winner Selection
5.1. A panel of judges from Exmoor National Park will select the winning entry based on creativity, quality, and representation of Exmoor.
5.2. The winner will be notified via email within 2 weeks of the closing date and once notified, prize will be awarded and announced on our media platforms and press.
5.3. If the winner does not respond within 7 days of notification, Exmoor National Park reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
6. Prize
6.1. The prize for each category is a Hue & Harmony jumper (kindly donated by Hue & Harmony).
6.2. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other item.
7. Usage Rights
7.1. By entering the competition, participants grant Exmoor National Park a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display the submitted photos across its platforms and promotional materials.
7.2. The Exmoor National Park will always credit the entrant wherever their photo is used however, we cannot be held responsible if others fail to do so.
8. Liability
8.1. Exmoor National Park accepts no responsibility for any entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected, or incomplete due to technical failures or other reasons beyond its control.
8.2. Exmoor National Park reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the competition if necessary, without prior notice.
9. Data Protection
9.1. Personal data collected during the competition (such as name and contact details of the winner) will be used solely for the purposes of administering the competition and will be processed in accordance with Exmoor National Park's privacy policy.
9.2. Personal data will not be shared with third parties without the entrant’s consent.
10. Governing Law
10.1. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
10.2. Any disputes arising in connection with this competition shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
By participating in the Exmoor Day Photo Sharing Competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.