National Wildlife Federation 2010 Photo Contest

For the past four decades, National Wildlife magazine has held an annual Photo Contest that yields remarkable nature photos. For the past two years, we have charged an entry fee, which covers the cost of our prizes and helps raise needed funds for our conservation work. More than 70,000 images were submitted to last year's contest. This year, we hope to do even better and we would greatly appreciate your help in getting the word out about our 40th annual Photo Contest – our biggest competition ever with more than $30,000 in prizes.

Here are some ways you can help us spread the word:

1. Print Ads: Include our contest print ads in print communications with your constituents

Photo Contest print ad #1

Photo Contest pring ad #2

2. Web Ads: Put our contest web ads on your website

Note: Please link these web ads to the Photo Contest entry page by using this special web address: http://www.nwf.org/photocontest/default.aspx?s_src=Affiliates_NWM_photocontest (The entry page contains complete details and instructions for entering the contest.)

3. Video: Please share our special video “How You Can Win a Photo Contest” that provides advice and tips to help potential entrants win our photo contest

Link to video: http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/PhotoZone/Archives/2010/Secrets-For-Winning-a-Nature-Photo-Contest.aspx

4. Social Networking: Post messages on your social networking pages - e.g. Twitter, Facebook

Sample Message 1: Know any amazing nature photographers? Tell them to enter the 2010 National Wildlife Photo Contest $30K+ Prizes http://bit.ly/colSll

Sample Message 2: Grab your camera, head outside & enter the 2010 National Wildlife Photo Contest $30K+ Prizes http://bit.ly/colSll

Photo contest photographs are available for NWF Affiliates:

In addition to raising funds for our conservation work, photos donated by many entrants are an important asset in helping us communicate our messages. An added bonus is that these donated photos are also available for our affiliates to use. Please visit http://nwfaffiliates.org/ht/d/sp/i/41644/pid/41644 if your organization is interested in using these photos.

Photo Contest Contact:

For more information please contact Mark Wexler, National Wildlife Editorial Director, by email at wexler@nwf.org with any questions.

Thank you!