Green Eyes Photographic Competition

Laois County Council’s Environment Section is now accepting entries, until 30 October, in the annual Green Eyes amateur photographic competition.  Photographs can be taken on one of five possible themes including Litter, Waste, Water, Energy and Climate Change and there are three competition categories for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Adults. 

The competition captured the imagination of the public when it debuted in 2009 according to Ann-Marie Kelly, Environment Awareness Officer as the purpose of the competition is to encourage participants to think twice about our environment and find ways to reduce our day to day impact.

Judging Criteria:
judges are looking for original and creative pictures as well as a photo that has a good composition.  Each submission must include the photographer’s name and caption/title for their entry and specify what category they wish to enter. 

Competition Categories:
There are 3 categories namely Primary School Category, Secondary School Category and Adult.  Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Photo Requirements:
Photos should be sent by email in tif or jpg format ONLY and can be in black and white or colour.  Photographers who are shortlisted will have to submit a mounted hardcopy of their picture - exact specifications will be advised at that time.  Shortlisted pictures will be available for collection after the Winners have been announced.   

Closing Date:
30 October annually.

Entry Forms:
Download the accompanying Entry form:  Green Eyes Photographic Competition Entry Form (Microsoft Word 1997-2003 Format)

Submit your entry via email, along with the entry form, to Ann-Marie Kelly, Environment Awareness Officer - amkelly@laoiscoco.ie on or before the closing date of 30 October.

If you are unable to download these word documents, please do not hesitate to contact Ann-Marie Kelly via email: amkelly@laoiscoco.ie or phone 057 867 4331 / 087 2492293.

2009 Winners:

Adult Category: Grainne O'Rourke, Ballyfin

• Primary School Category: Patrick Blake, Castlecuffe NS

• Secondary School Category: Gearóid Gibbs, St Mary's College, Knockbeg

• Staff Category: Maura Fingleton