RCC Foundation Photo Competition Deadline March 30, 2007

ASHEBORO (March 19, 2007)

The final deadline for the fourth annual Randolph Community College Foundation Photography Competition is fast approaching. All entries must be received by 5 p.m., March 30, 2007. An entry fee of $25 for up to three submissions and $15 for each additional submission must accompany entries and be received by the deadline.

Best in Show, First Place and Second Place photographs will be custom framed and auctioned at a Gala Reception to be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, at Pinewood Country Club. In addition, all photographs earning an Honorable Mention will be auctioned by silent auction throughout the evening.

The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers with the exception of those employed by RCC’s Photograhic Technology Department, Development Office or the RCC Foundation. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: $350 for Best in Show, $150 for first place (up to 4 winners), $75 for second place (up to 4 winners), and $25 for honorable mentions (up to 8 winners).

Guidelines for the photo competition are available by calling the RCC Foundation office at (336) 633-0295, or may be downloaded from www.randolph.edu/photocontest/. Tickets for the Photo Auction & Gala Reception cost $40 and are available from Joyce Wolford, director of foundation operations and executive director for the RCC Foundation.