Penang Postcard Competition 2009

Introduction
This competition is jointly organized by Penang State Tourism Development & Culture and KDU College Sdn Bhd, Penang. Entries must reach the organizers by 31 August 2009.
The objective
To further generate interest in Penang tourism, culture and heritage.
Competition
1. Themes
The themes of the Penang Postcard Competition are:
· Penang Heritage & Culture
· Penang Scenes of Every Day Life
· Penang: the Modern, Quirky and Humorous Side
· Penang Food
· Penang Flora and Fauna
Participants may send in as many entries/themes as they wish. However, a participant can only win one (1) prize.
2. Conditions
The photos submitted by the participant must be an original work that has not been previously exhibited, published, reproduced or shown in any manner whatsoever. All entries must be submitted by hand or by post on a CD-ROM (jpeg or TIFF format only) containing the artwork and printed in 8RW (8"x12") or 10R (10”x 12”) on photo paper and mounted with 1” x 1” borders. The resolution must be in 300dpi. The photographs submitted may only contain the original images without manipulation. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. The CD must be labeled with the entrant’s name, NRIC and email address. Entries will not be returned. The winning entries would be converted into postcard images for the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture.
3. Prizes for Student and Open categories
· 1st Prize – RM2,000 + Certificate
· 2nd Prize –RM1,500 + Certificate
· 3rd Prize – RM1,000 + Certificate
· 2 Consolation Prizes – RM500 each + Certificate
· A certificate of participation will be awarded to all entrants.
An official prize presentation ceremony will be organized at a stipulated date at KDU College Sdn Bhd Penang and prize winners shall be invited to attend.