Open to kanaka maoli middle or high school aged Kaua‘i youth
3 winners will receive a $500 cash prize and have their photograph and essay caption featured locally and nationally by Mālama Kaua‘i and the National Farm to School Network.
The Theme: Food Security & Sovereignty
Questions to consider when developing your submission:
– What does food sovereignty mean and look like to you?
– How is agriculture connected to indigenous identity?
– What are the solutions that may inspire others towards food sovereignty?
– What do you want the world to know about Kauaʻi agriculture and food systems?
Native Youth Photo Voice Contest Rules:
- Submissions: Submissions must be received by April 30th, submitted online at: https://tinyurl.com/kauaiphotovoice. This is where you will submit your information and short essay caption of 200-500 words describing your photo and what it means to you.
Photographs should be uploaded into Google Drive and shared with [email protected]. Photo submissions should be 300 dpi and should be sized for a 10×14 finished size. Some tips to get the correct photo sizing and quality:
- Tutorial – https://tinyurl.com/resize-your-photo
- Tutorial – https://tinyurl.com/convert-dpi
- Judging: We’re looking to raise youth voices in a way that examines food security and sovereignty on Kaua‘i while encouraging youth to be bold and create thought-provoking submissions. Entries will be judged by a small panel on photo composition and quality, caption/essay strength, how they inspire feelings and ideas in the viewer, and overall creativity.
- Winners & Prizes: Winners will be selected and notified by May 15th.
For questions: Haley at [email protected] or (808) 828-0685 x25
If access to an iPhone or camera is a barrier for you, please contact us and we will work to make arrangements to support you.