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Enter a fun, free online Christmas Photo Contest at Family-Vacation-Getaways.com! Updated October 6, 2009. Related contest pages-- Halloween-- 2009 Halloween Costume Photo Contest :: 9/08 Halloween Winners :: 10/08 Halloween Winners, pt 1 :: 10/08 Halloween Winners, pt 2 :: Christmas-- Christmas 2009 Photo Contest :: Summer-- Vacation Photo Contest, 2010 Family-Vacation-Getaways.com's2010 Christmas Photo Contest!It's time to plan your entry picture!In the slide show above, you're viewing the winning photos from last year's Christmas contest! Are you a Christmas holiday-lover? Maybe you'll want to enter our 2009 Christmas Photo Contest which begins taking submissions on Thanksgiving Day! It's fun, it's free...and it's open to US and Canadian readers (except where void or prohibited by law.) On the rest of this page, you'll discover the contest's rules and see pictures of last year's winners. Who knows--the 2009 Christmas Contest Winner could be YOU! Last Years Prize Winnersfor the 2008 Christmas Photo Contest at Family-Vacation-Getaways.comIn the 2009 Christmas Photo Contest, you'll certainly have fun...but you might ALSO win a prize! Here's the list of last year's prize winners. They took the terrific photos that you see in the slide show above.Grand Prize: Cory Schwaderer of Sunnyvale, California for his amusing "Doggie Reindeer Pair" photo. Cory wins the top prize of the contest...$100! 2nd Prize: Christy Elmore of Midlothian, Virginia for her heartwarming picture, "Angel girl views Nativity set." Christy wins the $50 prize. Top Prize/"Faces of Christmas" Category: Dale Wieczorek of Houston, Pennsylvania wins $25 for his enchanting "Toddler touches Christmas tree" photo. Faces of Christmas/Honorable Mention-- Three Honorable Mention prizes of $10 each go to the following 3 contestants: Patrick Gorrell of Bridgeport, West Virginia for his gorgeous "Santa and Child" photo; Paula Mbonda from Lakefield, Ontario, Canada wins for her adorable "Smiling Elf boy" photo; and Jenn Kreese from Boyle, Alberta, Canada for her sweet "Toddler in Santa Hat" submission. Top Prize/"Decorations of Christmas" Category: Jim O'Rourke of Toronto, Ontario, Canada wins $25 for his lovely "Butterfly Christmas Tree." Decorations of Christmas/Honorable Mention-- 3 Honorable Mention prizes of $10 each were awarded to the following contestants (who all had extraordinary exterior home decorations): Ronald Lister from Kissimmee, Florida; Tara Warner of Pleasant Beach, New Jersey; and Jerrie Richards from Wenatchee, Washington. Top Prize/"Costumes of Christmas" Category: Colleen Dickinson of Rockford, Illinois wins $25 for her wonderful homemade Santa suit seen in the cute "Santa Baby in Sleigh" pose. Costumes of Christmas/Honorable Mention-- Three prizes of $10 each go to the following contestants: Cynthia Beaumont from North Bergen, New Jersey for the cute "Santa Cat".....Christy Anthony of Kittanning, Pennsylvania for the darling "Angel in Blue".....and Stacy Villa of Pearl River, Louisiana for the precious "Snowgirl" costume. Special Awards: A special Humor Award goes to Christi Campbell of Gahanna, Ohio for her hilarious "Christmas Togetherness Day 1 and Day 4" photo set. ($10 prize.) Judges Special Awards-- Prizes of $10 each go to the following contestants: Jennifer Christensen of Omaha, Nebraska for her cute "Toddler girl with Christmas lights" submission; Thomas Beaumont of North Bergen, New Jersey for his whimsical "Elf Man" costume; and Lisa Poehner of St. Clair, Missouri for her cuddly "Elf Doggie" picture.
2009 Prizes for the Christmas Photo ContestThere will be a Grand Prize of $100 again this year. The 2nd Place Prize will win $75 this year. And, there will be a 3rd Place Prize added, which will win $50. Category winners will receive $25 prizes once again. The 3 existing categories are "Faces of Christmas," "Costumes of Christmas" and "Decorations of Christmas." A 4th category will be created this year, "The Home Made Crafts of Christmas." Honorable Mention prizes of $10 will go to the runners-up in each of the contest's categories. Christmas Contest CategoriesHere's a more detailed description of this contest's categories
Submissions to the 2009 Christmas Photo Contest will be grouped into the following 4 categories:1.) The Faces of Christmas category showcases the reaction of babies, children, adults...and even pets...to the holiday events around them. Some faces exhibit awe; others, curiosity. Some are funny! But all are insightful into the way we North Americans celebrate the Christmas season. 2.) The Decorations of Christmas category showcases the beautiful Christmas trees, lights, wreaths and other decorations which our contestants have used to adorn their homes and yards. 3.) The Costumes of Christmas category highlights the cute, whimsical and inspirational costumes that our contestants, their children and their pets have worn to make the holiday season a bit brighter for all who see them. 4.) The Home Made Crafts of Christmas Category will be NEW for 2009. Nothing seems to bring out the creativity of arts & crafts-lovers like the Christmas holidays. Possible crafts you might submit would be sewing, knitting or crochet projects; cake and food decorating; woodworking projects; hand-made ornaments or greeting cards, etc. Christmas Contest Rules
1.) Contest Dates: The 2009 Christmas Photo Contest will open for submission on Thursday, November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving Day.) The last day to register for the Christmas Contest is January 3, 2010, and photos must be received by Tuesday, January 5th. Contest judging will begin on January 7, 2010. Hopefully, the panel of judges will have the contest's winners selected within 7 to 10 day's time...but selecting a winner is difficult, and it may take up to 2 weeks.2.) Eligibility for the Christmas Contest: The Family-Vacation-Getaways.com Christmas contest is open to US and Canadian readers age 13 and above (void where prohibited or regulated in your locality.) Photos must be taken by the contestant. No studio shots should be submitted, nor should home photos which LOOK like studio shots. Please do not submit photos which have already won contests at other websites or are displayed on other websites (with the exception of your own blog or Facebook page, etc.) This contest is free to enter, and no purchase of products advertised on this website (such as costumes) is necessary. 3.) Number of entries: You may enter pictures of 3 different costumes, people, pets or decorations. However, you may send in additional "detail shots" for the judges to see. 4.) Judging will be based on the following qualities: Aesthetics of the costumes & decorations; clarity of the photo; appropriateness to a family-oriented website. 5.) Awarding the prizes: Following the announcement of winners in mid-January, 2010, winning contestants will be emailed. At that time, winners will need to submit their mailing addresses (in order that their checks may be sent to them.) Christmas Contest panel of guest judges
Judges for the 2009 Christmas Photo Contest have not yet been selected. Once the list is of judges is firmed up, a new list will be prepared and posted below.Meanwhile, here is a list of the 4 panelists from last year's Christmas contest in December, 2008-- 1.) Renee Lauren, Modeling Specialist: Renee' Lauren has been in the modeling industry for l5 years working with a top NY agency. She is the author of the "Let's Model" modeling guide, and runs the www.ChildModelsAdvice.com website. Child Models Advice is a fun, safe place for your child on the web, and includes information on fashion, modeling, health and fitness. Parents may be interested to know that Renee's website hosts a monthly Child Model contest. 2.) Sue Koranki, Pet Specialist: Sue has been a long-time pet lover, and now runs the fun & informative website, www.The-Puppy-Dog-Place.com Is Sue familiar with cute puppies? You bet! In the process of administering her site's "Pup of the Month" photo competition, she's seen hundreds of adorable four-footed darlings! Whether you're looking for puppy information (health, feeding, naming, training, etc), or would simply like to enter one of her fun contests, The Puppy Dog Place will keep you "in the know" about the needs of your canine friends. 3.) Thor Brisbin, Decorating & Lighting Specialist: In 2008, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade marks 100 years of thrilling Southern Californians with spectacular holiday lighting displays. Thor, with the Newport Landing boat tour company, gets to enjoy the center of the action, amidst the thousands of beautiful lights decorating yachts and homes lining the shore of Newport Bay. You can enjoy one of these spectacular Christmas boat tours, too; the www.ChristmasParadeBoats.com has all the details. 4.) Julie Borel, Arts 'n Crafts Specialist: Julie Borel is an attorney, a world-traveler, and a crafts-making enthusiast of long standing. Her fun and informative website, www.How-To-Arts-And-Crafts.com is a photo-filled reference for crafts-lovers looking for new and original ideas. Whether you're looking for unique crafts ideas themed to the major holidays, or would like to try a new technique for the first time, Julie will have the step-by-step instructions for you. Christmas Contest Submission Form:Submissions are not yet being taken for the 2009 Christmas photo contest. The first day to submit pictures will be Thursday, November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving Day in the USA.) The submission form will be placed in this spot on the date that the contest begins.Meanwhile, hang onto your pictures of great holiday decorations, cute costumes and glowing smiles! It won't be much longer until the Christmas Photo Contest begins!
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