The Kingman, Arizona, Office of Tourism and Economic Development is calling on photographers worldwide to participate in a contest through February where the winners’ work will be displayed on nearly 50-foot billboards.
The contest seeks images that showcase Kingman’s key attractions: Route 66, history and outdoor recreation.
The City of Kingman will award three grand prize winners, one for each category, with the opportunity to have their photos displayed on 48-foot-wide billboards along Interstate 40 and U.S. 93.
The images need to be high-quality enough to fit the space. Winners in the category are eligible for a $500 prize.
According to the tourism office:
The objective is to gather authentic, unaltered photographs taken by both locals and travelers in their organic Kingman experiences. This contest not only aims to feature winning images but also provides additional financial incentives for finalists. The Kingman Office of Tourism and Economic Development seeks to expand its photo library with high-quality images reflecting diverse perspectives and styles, contributing to Kingman’s visual narrative.
For contest rules and other details, go here.
(Courtesy image of one of the photo-contest billboards in Kingman, Arizona)
I take it that those working for The Kingman Office of Tourism and Economic Development are not volunteers, but well paid employees. How much is the OTED going to pay the people who send in their work intended to increase the number of visitors to the town? While tne “winners” may receive $500, what about the rest? Are they not worth their labour?