70th Anniversary Photo Competition - 2026/2027
Categories - There are 2 categories this year:
- Scenic, landscape, outdoors
- Social, people, events
RULES
- This contest is open to any current financial member of the Taupo Ski Club.
- Entries are now open. Photos taken between 8 February 2026 and 8 February 2027 may be submitted. There will be no late entries allowed.
- Entries must be digital and in jpeg format (.jpg) and emailed to the coordinator with the name of the photographer, category and a photo caption. You may enter as many images as you wish but an image is eligible for one category only.
- The winners will be selected after 9 February 2027 under the supervision of the Taupo Ski Club Committee and announced at the 2026 AGM in March 2027. The winners will also be announced in the Taupo Ski Club March or April newsletter.
- The photographer must be the author of the pictures submitted in his/her name and hold copyright.
- Basic editing, including colour enhancement, the use of filters, and cropping/levelling of the photo(s) is acceptable, provided any such editing does not affect the authenticity and/or genuineness of the photo(s).
- The photographer grants the Taupo Ski Club unlimited non-exclusive use of the image(s) for activities in all media, including (but not limited to) their website, newsletters, Instagram and Facebook.
Judging Criteria
- A range of images will be selected and used where appropriate in the Clubs media output (website, newsletter etc).
- The winning image will be the one that best captures (in the judging committees view) the essence of the category.
Prizes
The winner of each category will receive 4 nights accommodation in the Taupo Ski Club Lodge. These are valid until the end of October 2027 and must be booked as per the normal lodge booking procedure.