Competition Details

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OVERVIEW

The competition is open to all current U of A graduate and post-doctoral students.

A complete submission package includes an image, of proper size and quality, and written components.

TIMELINE

ALL TIMES ARE BASED ON EDMONTON TIME [Mountain Standard Time, MST].

  1. SUBMISSIONS OPEN
    Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00AM.
  2. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
    Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00PM.
  3. JUDGING
    Monday, May 5, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025.
  4. PEOPLE'S CHOICE VOTING
    Monday, May 12, 2025 AT 9:00AM to Sunday, May 25, 2025 AT 5:00PM.
  5. WINNERS TO BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL, ON OR BEFORE
    Monday, May 26, 2025.
  6. CELEBRATION EVENT
    Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00PM.

ADJUDICATION

A multidisciplinary jury will select semi-finalists and winners according to the following criteria:
  • Overall originality/creativity of the submission.
  • Aesthetic appeal of the image.
  • Relationship between image and student's research.
  • Clarity of title and written description.

Judges are comprised of members of the U of A community, and can include members from the greater community at-large.

The jury will select the first, second, and third place winners. One entry chosen from the semi-finalists will be awarded People's Choice, as determined by an online public vote.

PRIZES

  1. FIRST PRIZE
    $800
  2. SECOND PRIZE
    $600
  3. THIRD PRIZE
    $500
  4. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
    $250