Cumberland River Green Dot Corbin, W’burg Photo Contest 2023 now taking submissions

Consider this question. “What would you like to see change in your community to make it a safer place to live?” Now think about how to answer that question using your cell phone camera.

Organizers of the Cumberland River Green Dot Corbin and Williamsburg Photo Contest 2023 would like to see your pictures answering this question. If you do so, then you might win a prize.

“Join our Photovoice project and use photography to share your perspective on community safety, strengths, needs, and aspirations. No special skills or equipment are required. Just your cellphone camera and your unique viewpoint as a community member,” Cumberland River Green Dot wrote in a Facebook post.

Organizers said that there are a few things to think about when taking photos to answer this question.

• Take a photo that shows an example of community togetherness or neighborhood support that makes you feel safe. What does this photo represent about your community?
• Take a photo of something that could be improved to enhance quality of life. What changes do you suggest?
• Take a photo that represents what young people need to thrive in your town. Why is this important for youth?

A caption for the photo should be included in the submission email. You may only submit photos for either Corbin or Williamsburg, but not both.

Photos will be judged based on age categories, including: elementary school age, middle school age, high school age, college age up to 25 years old, and adults. The top three winners in each age category will be chosen.

All photos will be mounted through PicForms and will be given to the participant at no cost to the participant. Photos will be given to participants after a display photo show. There will be two photo shows, one in Corbin and one in Williamsburg.

Photos will be made into a presentation that can be shown to different groups.

Winning photographers will receive a free photography class.

The deadline to submit photos is Dec. 15.

For more information about the contest and a complete list of rules, email greendotyall@gmail.com.