SOURCE:CDC Development Solutions
SUMMARY:
“Act locally with global perspective. Act globally with local perspective. Act often. Act like a diplomat. Share the impact of your experience to inspire others… Then act again.” - Diane Rasmussen, Director US Center for Citizen Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:
Washington DC/Des Moines, IA, July 15, 2013 /3BL Media/ - : The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy (USCCD) is excited to announce the “You had me at {Hello}” photo contest. The contest is part of USCCD’s online engagement campaign centered on the theme “You had me at {Hello}." (Miss the campaign video? Check it out here.) Lifelong connections with people from around the world often start with a gesture or expression – whether simply through a smile or just a friendly {Hello}.
If you have participated in a cultural exchange activity or program – formal or informal, abroad or at home – and have captured these powerful interactions that highlight and celebrate diversity, we invite you to share them by entering our photo contest!
The contest, which is separated into a category for individuals and a category for organizations, will select the 4 photos that best represent citizen diplomacy in action. The two winners from the individuals category will receive $100 and a highlight on the USCCD blog. The winning organizations will receive a mention on the USCCD blog as well as a one–year, all benefits included USCCD membership.
Important dates:
Entries open: Jul 8
Entries close: Aug 9
Public voting: Aug 19 – Sept 2
You can vote once a day for your photograph(s) or your favorite submissions. Invite friends and family to vote by sharing, tweeting, or emailing the link to your entry.
Public vote winners announced: Sept 3
Internal jury winners announced: Sept 4
So, go ahead, enter those photos exemplifying citizen diplomacy in action!
1) Go to the contest link – Contest
2) Submit up to 5 photographs of citizen diplomacy in action
3) Select the category of the submission – Individual or Organization
4) In 100 words or less, tell us the story of the photo and how it fits the theme “You had me at {Hello}.”
For details, contact: Natasha Uppal, Membership and Outreach Coordinator at nuppal@uscenterforcitizendiplomacy.org
Contact Info:
Natasha Uppal
US Center for Citizen Diplomacy
nuppal@uscenterforcitizendiplomacy.org
KEYWORDS: Marketing, Media & Communications, People, Social Action & Community Engagement, US Center for Citizen Diplomacy, USCCD, CDC Development Solutions, New Global Citizen, photo contest, Citizen Diplomacy, Diplomacy in Action
