IZOD Photo contest

Capture your active lifestyle with the IZOD Photo Contest! Join and have a chance to win a 3-day 2-night holiday package for 2 to Boracay Island, gift certificates from Ace Water spa and IZOD merchandise!
Philippine residents who own an original IZOD of legal age (18 and above) are eligible to join this contest.

Contest mechanics:

- Contest is open to all IZOD original merchandise owners, must be of legal age and resident of the Republic of the Philippines.

- Photo entries must be original in full color, showcasing original IZOD merchandise worn by the contestant(s) and demonstrates the Theme “IZOD ACTIVE LIFESTYLE” and must have not been published or exhibited in any printed or online media prior to the contest.

- Contest participant must be present in the photo (Photos may be a solo picture or a group picture , all wearing IZOD apparel).

- Only one (1) entry will be accepted, for multiple entries, only the best photo will be valid as the official entry.

- Photo entries must be in .jpg format, file size should have at least 1000 X 1400 pixels between 350 KB to 1 MB.

- All entries submitted will be considered property of IZOD (Madison retailer's Inc.) and Picatoo.com throughout the contest duration and likewise cannot be featured in other contests, publications, advertisements, exhibits, and other printed or digital media.

How To Enter The Contest :

1. Log-on to www.izod.com.ph, review all contest mechanics & guidelines on this website and complete the entry form provided, making sure to fill-in all required fields.

2. Upon completion of form, you may proceed submission and uploading your photo entry.

3. All submitted materials including completed entry forms and photos in an acceptable format must be received by July 02, 2010 at 10:00 pm (local time). You will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional information once your entry has been processed.


JUDGING CRITERIA:

Ten (10) finalists will be chosen by the management according to the criteria below and shall be announced on July 05, 2010 via www.izod.com.ph and www.facebook.com/izodphilippines. Chosen finalists shall be released for public online voting starts on July 05 to 21, 2010, after which the top two (2) winners will be proclaimed on July 23, 2010 (FRIDAY).

Message: 40%

* Did the photographer use creative techniques to make an interesting effect without compromising the content?
* Is the image original?
* Is the image powerful?

Innovation and Creativity: 30%

* Does the photo follow the guidelines of the contest?
* Does the photo transmit clear and identifiable Lifestyle, sports or hobbies?
* Does the photo convey an “active” lifestyle?

Image Quality: 30%

* Can you identify what is being depicted/portrayed?
* Is the quality detrimental to the message of the photo?
* Are there too many focal points, too many words, lines that make the photo confusing and difficult to understand?
Prizes:

1st prize - 3-day/2-night holiday package for 2 to Boracay Teraces, Boracay Island
2nd Prize - GCs from Ace Water Spa worth 10,000 pesos
Consolation prize (10 finalists) - IZOD merchandise

Terms and Conditions

1. Winners will be notified via Phone call, email, FACEBOOK Page, Picatoo website and registered mail.

2. Upon claiming of prizes, winners must present the following:
* Original copy of the photo entry and entry form
* Two (2) valid ID’s with photo (e.g. passport, SSS ID, Driver’s License, Company ID)

3. All prizes must be claimed within 60 days from receipt of notification, otherwise prizes will be
forfeited in favor of Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com.

4. Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com reserves the right to certify if the winning entry is eligible. Only winning entries with an official IZOD account in www.izod.com.ph will be honored

5. Winners can claim their Prizes in Madison Retailer’s Inc Head office located in 2270 Mirax Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City with the Tel. No. (+632) 812-9999.

6. For Provincial winners, prizes will be available for redemption in our provincial outlets. Process of redemption will be coursed through with the winners. MRI will not shoulder the winner’s transportation from the provinces to Manila and vice versa.

7. Prizes are transferable but not convertible to cash.

8. Winners should agree to be featured in publicity materials regarding the promotion.

9. In cases of dispute, the decision of Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com shall be considered final.

10. Employees of Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified to join the promo.

For more information about this photo contest, you may visit their website at www.izod.com.ph or their Facebook fan page.