It’s time to dust off your camera and submit a photo to the Images of Aging Photo Contest! The entry form is open and the contest will run through February 11, 2019. The contest will be held in coordination with the ACU Undergraduate Research Festival. Photos will be displayed and judged at the Undergraduate Research Festival with winners announced at the end of the day during the awards dinner. We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to all of the positive images of aging!

Photo Contest 2018-19 how to enter

Images of Aging Photographers Tell the Stories behind their Photos – Samantha McIntyre

Now it is time for our Images of Aging contest winners to tell “the rest of the story” about their photograph! Over the last few days our student photographers gave their extended caption for the photos they submitted to our contest!

Here is the extended caption from Samantha McIntyre’s photo, “Living That Beach Life“

Samantha McIntyre, Living That Beach Life, Color Category, Honorable Mention, – click on the photo to see full resolution

“After an early morning of smoothie bowls and walking around Encinitas, California, Beverly and Bob McIntyre, aka Mimi and Papa, took the grandchildren out for a swim at the beach to enjoy a little sun. This is one of the rare moments of Papa sitting down because he’s always in the water and catching the every wave, despite his struggle with diabetes. Mimi, on the other hand, loves relaxing and learning about the newest design trends that she can use in her side job as an interior designer. When she’s not hanging out with her family or designing, she is traveling the world as a missionary or working at her local church as a women’s pastor. They have been married for 54 years and still manage to make each other smile everyday.”

Samantha’s photo earned Honorable Mention in the Color category.  Continued congratulations, Samantha!  

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To read all extended captions, click here. 

Images of Aging Photographers Tell the Stories behind their Photos – Caitlin Walker

Now it is time for our Images of Aging contest winners to tell “the rest of the story” about their photograph! Over the next few days our student photographers give their extended caption for the photos they submitted to our contest!

Here is the extended caption from Caitlin Walker’s photo, “The Smile That Never Fades”

Caitlin Walker,  Black and White Category                     “The Smile That Never Fades” – click on the photo to see full resolution

“When I was growing up, my great grandfather would drive up in his tan Chevrolet after school to pick my sister and I up and take us to have cookies and milk with our great grandmother until we were able to go home when our father got off work. Our after school activities would consist of roaming through the garden, playing the harmonica, reading fairy tales, and of course.. sugar cookies and milk with our homework. He constantly gave his time and effort into demonstrating love to us girls. My grandpa Walker is a man who is full of laughter and joy for life. Serving over 40+ years in the Navy as an E6 Sailor, he has dedicated his life to service, my grandmother, family and the Lord. He never failed to smile and demonstrate such joy. After losing my grandmother, he still has continued to prioritize joy over his life and has given that gift to me. Through any thing that life brings you, God never fails to give you a reason to smile and to never let it fade, so just smile.” 

Caitlin’s photo earned 1st place in the Black and White category.  Continued congratulations, Caitlin! 

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To read all extended captions, click here. 

Images of Aging Photographers Tell the Stories behind their Photos – Krista Masci

Now it is time for our Images of Aging contest winners to tell “the rest of the story” about their photograph! Over the next few days our student photographers give their extended caption for the photos they submitted to our contest!

Here is the extended caption from Krista Masci’s photo, “Aging in Full Color.”

Krista Masci, Color Category “Aging In Full Color” – click on the photo to see full resolution

“My grandmother, Wynell, pictured at age 79 now 80, attends a painting class each week with four or five other individuals, where the first 20 minutes are spent sharing snacks and stories of the last week. She is painting an African design from a textile that she brought purchased when she lived in Guinea, where she lived off and on for a few years until April 2016, teaching speech pathology to a missionary family.  What I love about this photo are the many textures: Patterns, canvas, hair, paint, color, and skin combining together to create a mosaic of the lives lived together, friends nearby working in community.” 

Krista’s photo earned 1st place in the Color category.  Continued congratulations, Krista! 

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To read all extended captions, click here. 

Now it is time for our Images of Aging contest winners to tell “the rest of the story” about their photograph! Over the next few days our student photographers give their extended caption for the photos they submitted to our contest!

Here is the extended caption from Emily Adams’ photo, “My ‘Spec-tacular’ Granddad.“

Emily Adams
Mobile Category, “My Spec-Tacular Granddad” –click on the photo to see full resolution

“This is my granddad, Lee. I am entering this photo into the mobile category under the title “My ‘Spec-tacular’ Granddad.” My granddad is 77 years-old, and the absolute kindest person I know. He is a retired school bus driver, and avid YMCA attendee. He and my Nana have been married for over 40 years, and have raised 8 children and many of their grandchildren. After 3 bouts of cancers of differing kinds, 2 knee replacement and 1 hip replacement surgeries, I am completely convinced that he is a superhero. His love for his family and his love for God emanate from him in a tangible way. His positivity and laughter are contagious. He is the most beloved granddad in the world!”

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Emily’s photo earned 1st place in the Mobile category.  Continued congratulations, Emily! 

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To read all extended captions, click here. 

Images of Aging 2017 – 2018 Photo Contest Winners Announced

Our Images of Aging Photo Contest drew many entries in the categories of Black & White, Color, and Mobile.  Awards were presented yesterday at the Images of Aging Recognition Luncheon and Retirement Celebration for Dr. Charlie Pruett at the Williams Performing Arts Center.

For the Images of Aging Photo Contest, ACU students across campus were encouraged to take and submit photographs that included at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  These photos are also available online on our PGC blog.

Students, Please consider joining this elite group of photographers from all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the digital photography! 

All who entered are winners because they captured a moment in the lives of aging adults. Here are the photos of the  judges choices in each category.

Category: Black & White, 1st Place

Caitlin Walker                                                  Black and White Category                             “The Smile That Never Fades”

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Category: Color, 1st Place

Krista Masci                                                     Color Category                                                  “Aging In Full Color”

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Category: Mobile, 1st Place

Emily Adams
Mobile Category                                                    “My Spec-Tacular Granddad”

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Category: Mobile, Honorable Mention

Samantha McIntyre                                            Mobile Category                                                  “Living That Beach Life”

Congratulations Samantha, Emily, Krista, and Caitlin! 

Special thanks to Laura Kemp and Donna Hester, from the Department of Theater,  and Teena Kincaid for their help with our luncheon and photograph staging. 

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Thank you to our gifted student photographers for this years’ submissions!  These submissions reflect the theme of “Active Aging.” Here are their entries!    #PGCACU~~~

Courtney Moog                              Color Category                                        “My Beautiful Grandmother”

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Brittany Taylor                               Color Category                                “Dancing Queen”

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Sunni Zamora                                              Mobile Category                                                    “The 2 Firsts”

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Sierra N. Gonzalez
Black and White Category
“Mamma Short teaching equality kindness and respect to generations of children”

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Miller Lowry                        Mobile Category
“Beauty and Strength”

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Michelle Cottingham                                        Black and White Category                  “Generational Joy”

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McKenna Stankiewicz                              Mobile Category                                                   “One Last Shot”

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Tyler Ziemann                       Mobile Category                            “Fine As Wine”

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Katie Hachen
Color Category                                                     “High Aims”

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Hannah Davis                                              Mobile Category                                                  “Silver Bullet”

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Ethan Craft                                        Color Category                                          “Gentle Grandmother”

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Casey Flow                                                        Color Category                                                “Fishing”

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Ashley Stirman
Mobile Category                              “Generations”

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Krista Masci                                                                      Color Category                                                                    “Aging In Full Color”

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Emily Adams
Mobile Category                                            “My Spec-tacular Granddad”

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Samantha McIntyre                  Mobile Category                         “Living That Beach Life”

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Caitlin Walker                                          Black And White Category                      “The Smile That Never Fades”

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Staff Share: (non-contest)

Linda Kemp
“My Favorite 100 Year-Old”

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Helen Teague                                                    “Louise With Louise, 1988”

Images of Aging Class Assignment for Dr. Pruett’s Adult Development & Aging Class

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Questions? Please email Helen at gero@acu.edu

Images of Aging 2016 – 2017 Photo Contest Winners Announced

Our Images of Aging Photo Contest drew many entries in the categories of Black & White, Color, and Mobile.  This year our Mobile Category had the most submissions with 21 entries. Awards were presented yesterday at the Images of Aging Recognition Luncheon at the Williams Performing Arts Center.

Students, Please consider joining this elite group of photographers from all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the digital photography! Faculty, please consider encouraging your students to submit a photograph to next year’s Images of Aging Contest.

All who entered are winners because they captured a moment in the lives of aging adults. Here are the photos of the  judges choices in each category.

Category: Black & White

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Category: Color

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Category: Mobile

Special thanks to Donna Hester, from the Department of Theater,  for her help with our luncheon and photograph staging. For the Images of Aging Photo Contest, ACU students across campus were encouraged to take and submit photographs that included at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  These photos are also available online on our PGC blog.

#PGCACU

Thank you to our gifted student photographers for this years’ submissions!  Here are their entries! #PGCACU

K. Holland-Loving Legacy

A. Weidenbusch- 4Generations

B. Manning- Silly Meets Love 

A. Parmley- FaceTime With Papa

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You asked… we listened!

Our Images of Aging photo contest was scheduled to close today…. but we received requests to extend it through Spring Break since students would be with their extended family.

So… we listened! We have extended the Images of Aging photo contest until Monday, March 20th! Please submit your photo and Model Release Form by Monday, March 20th to the Images of Aging email address: imagesofaging@acu.edu .

Looking forward to adding your photo to the wonderful photos we’ve already received!

#PGCACU

imagesofaging@acu.edu

Today begins the 7th Annual Images of Aging Photo Contest !

Our video (above) features a short retrospective of recognized photos in the 2014 – 2016 Images of Aging photo contest sponsored by the Pruett Gerontology Center on the campus of Abilene Christian University. This year’s contest will take place November 17, 2016 – March 8, 2017.

Submit your photo today to imagesofaging@acu.edu  :)

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Dr. Pruett’s students in GERO 352/552 course called “Adult Development and Aging” will submit photos for the 2016-2017 Images of Aging Photo contest as part of their coursework. The purpose of the Images of Aging photo contest is to encourage interaction between students and older adults. Students may photograph a family member who is close to them, but some photos may also reflect mentors, acquaintances, professors, or an interaction viewed by the student. All photos will be accompanied by a Photo Release.

This assignment has the following completion steps:

1) Identify a person(s) over the age of 60 years who will be the subject of your photo. It is permissible that an older family member be selected.

2.) Go to this blog: blogs.acu.edu/imagesofaging. At the blog, read the contest rules, download the release forms, and view previous contest photos.

3.) Take your pictures and choose the best one to submit in either the Traditional Camera or Mobile category.

4.) Email the jpeg file of your picture (or a scanned file) to imagesofaging@acu.edu. Place your name and the title of your photo in the Subject Line of the email.

5.) Be sure to email the signed release form with your photo submission.  Assignments will not receive credit if the release form does not accompany the photo submission

6.) In your email listing participant(s) full names, location of the photo, date of the photo, your complete contact information, including your Banner number.

7.) Include the story of your photo as an comprehensive caption (i.e. Why does your photo represent an inter-generational interaction, inter-generational relationships, including personal relationships, hobbies and travels, holidays, work/retirement, and/or bereavement.)

This is a productive opportunity to join six years of student photographers from across the country. Looking forward to seeing  your photos!

The Judges’ Choices for the Images of Aging Photo Contest Recipients of Merit were announced at the Images of Aging Awards Luncheon on Monday. The recipients for 2015 – 2016 are:

In the Mobile Category

“Proud” by Natalie Hudson, a senior Communications Disorders Major

and

“Three Generations Of Generosity” by Adelaide Rich, a senior Communications Disorders Major

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In the Black & White Category

“Working Spirit” by Cale Singleton, a December graduate in the Family Studies department

and

“Brave New World” by Corey Williams, a Junior Family Studies Major

And

In the Color Category— it’s a Tie!

“Have a Drink” by Corey Williams, a Junior Family Studies major

and

“Geronimo” by Mandy Rama, a Senior Family Studies Major

Congratulations!!!

So excited about our stupendous photos reflecting active older adults and their family members who admire, love, and support them. We will be announcing the photos receiving the judges’ recognition on Monday, April 18th.

Click on the Movie photo below to see a retrospective of this year’s photos.

We also really like the original, Animoto video version!

You may also view this post on the PGC Blog:
https://blogs.acu.edu/pruettgerontology/2016/04/15/a-stupendous-year-for-images-of-aging/

Thank you for your photo submissions in the black & white, color, and mobile categories. We have beautiful entries this year and the judges are busy deliberating over each photo. Check back here for more announcements!

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Remember, the 6th Annual Images of Aging PhotoContest submission extension until Monday, March 21st at 3:00pm, (cst)

We have had such a great response with entries for the 6th Annual Images of Aging PhotoContest that we will extend the submission extension until Monday, March 21st at 3:00pm, (cst). This will give you time over Spring Break to talk, take, and submit!

Talk to an older adult, converse and share fellowship
Take your photo(s)
Submit your photo(s) according to the Contest Rules at the Images of Aging blog.

Talk*Take*Submit~ what could be better!

The Images of Aging Photo Contest continues through March 8th. Click on the picture below to see a short retrospective of recognized photos in the 2014 – 2015 Images of Aging photo contest sponsored by the Pruett Gerontology Center on the campus of Abilene Christian University.

This year’s contest ends soon – March 8, 2016. There is still time to submit your photo!
Submit your photo today to imagesofaging@acu.edu

We are excited about the new bulletin board in Room 103 that features our Images of Aging Photos.
Hearty thanks to Addie Rich, senior Communications Disorders major, for designing and producing this bulletin board.

Remember, our Images of Aging photo-contest continues through March 8th. There is still time to submit your photo!

Introducing our new hashtag #PGCACU for all upcoming news including this year’s Images of Aging PhotoContest

The Images of Aging Photo Contest begins today. Click on the picture below to see a short retrospective of recognized photos in the 2014 – 2015 Images of Aging photo contest sponsored by the Pruett Gerontology Center on the campus of Abilene Christian University. This year’s contest will take place November 16, 2015 – March 8, 2016. Submit your photo today to imagesofaging@acu.edu

Photo Contest Rules

SPONSORS

Sponsors are the Pruett Gerontology Center, Abilene Christian University, located at the Hardin Administration Building Room 118, ACU Box 27793, Abilene, Texas  79699, the Art and Design Department, Abilene Christian University, located at Sherrod Don Morris Room 127, ACU Box 27987, Abilene, Texas  79699, and the The Learning Studio, Abilene Christian University, located in the Brown Library.

TERM

The 2015-2016 Photography Contest “Images of Aging” begins November 16, 2015 and ends March 8, 2016.  By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements set out in the Official Rules. This is a skilled-based contest and chance plays no part in the determination of winners.

WHO MAY ENTER

Students of Abilene Christian University who are actively enrolled during the 2015-2016 school year are eligible to participate.  Faculty, staff, and the general public are not eligible.

WHAT TO ENTER

The theme of the contest is “Images of Aging”.  Photographs must include at least one person 60 years old or older.   Only photographs taken by the student who submits the photo are eligible.

The categories are:
Black and White  –  black and white photos may be submitted as taken or digitally enhanced
Color  –  color photos may be submitted as taken or digitally enhanced
Mobile  –  photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

HOW TO ENTER

Photographs must be in digital format.  Only online entries will be eligible.  No print or film submissions will be accepted for entry into this Contest. The photograph need not be taken with a digital camera; high-quality scans of negatives, transparencies, or photographic prints are acceptable. Digital photographs should be taken with the highest resolution possible; however, files submitted may not be larger than 2,048k (2 Mb).  Photographs must be in a .jpeg, .jpg or .gif format.

If an eligible student wants to participate but does not have access to a camera or needs technical assistance, they are encouraged to contact The Learning Studio for help or for a ‘check-out’ camera.

Submit one photograph per email to imagesofaging@acu.edu.  Entrants will use their own ACU email user ID to submit their photographs.  (This determines who receives credit as the photographer.)  Each photograph will be titled.  Enter the photo’s category and title in the subject line and the name(s) of the model(s) in the body of the email. Include a Model Release Form with each submission. Each person photographed will sign a model release.  The entrant is responsible to submit a signed release to the Pruett Gerontology Center within 5 days of entry.

The photograph, in its entirety, must be a single work of original material taken by the Contest entrant.  By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges, and warrants that the submitted photograph is an original work created solely by the entrant, that the photograph does not infringe the rights of any person or entity, and that no other party has any right, title, claim, or interest in the photograph.  Entries are void if the Sponsor determines the photograph to not be an original, or for any other reason Sponsor deems valid including, but not limited to, objectionable or inappropriate content.

The entries in each Category will be judged separately.  Proof of submission is not proof of receipt.
Pruett Gerontology Center and Abilene Christian University reserve the right to display winning and non-winning photos and use all photos submitted in any way deemed appropriate to sponsors at no cost and without any additional permission from entrant.  Entrants retain all other rights to their own photographs.

RELEASES

If the photograph contains any material or elements that are not owned by the entrant and/or which are subject to the rights of third parties, and/or if any persons appear in the photograph, the entrant is responsible for obtaining, prior to submission of the photograph, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit the exhibition and use of the photograph in the manner set forth in these Official Rules without additional compensation. If any person appearing in any photograph is under the age of majority in their state/province/territory of residence the signature of a parent or legal guardian is required on each release.
All releases must be submitted to Pruett Gerontology Center within five (5) calendar days of the entry, but no later than the last day of the contest.  All releases must be in the form provided by Sponsor.  Failure to provide such releases upon request may result in disqualification at any time during the Contest.
Similarly, upon Sponsor’s request, each entrant must provide within five (5) calendar days, but no later than the last day of the contest, a signed written license from the copyright owner of any sculpture, artwork, or other copyrighted material that appears in the photograph entry, authorizing any Authorized Party to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entry in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest, in any media now or hereafter known. Failure to provide such releases upon request may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

LICENSE
By entering the Contest, all entrants grant an irrevocable perpetual, non exclusive license to Authorized Parties, to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entries (along with a name credit) in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest, in any media now or hereafter known, including, but not limited to: display at Pruett Gerontology Center, conferences, or any other location deemed suitable by Sponsors; publication in any print or online media associated with Abilene Christian University and/or the Sponsors.  Entrants consent to the Sponsors doing or omitting to do any act that would otherwise infringe the entrant’s “moral rights” in their entries.  Display or publication of any entry on an Authorized Party’s website does not indicate the entrant will be selected as a winner. Authorized Parties will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such use.  Additionally, by entering, each entrant grants to Authorized Parties the unrestricted right to use all statements made in connection with the Contest, and pictures or likenesses of Contest entrants, or choose not to do so, at their sole discretion.  Authorized Parties will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such use.

CONTEST WINNERS

A First Place and Second Place acknowledgement will be awarded in each category.  Honorable mentions will be named at the judges’ sole discretion.

JUDGING

A panel of judges selected by the Sponsors will determine the winners.  All winning photographs will be featured online, as well as other publications and events as deemed appropriate by Sponsors. Pruett Gerontology Center will select photographs to be displayed at the Center’s location.

All winners will be announced and photos will be displayed at www.blogs.acu.edu/imagesofaging by April  14, 2016.

Sponsors reserve the right to cancel the contest or modify these rules at its discretion.  All decisions made will be final.

DATA PRIVACY

Entrants agree that personal data, especially name and address, may be processed, shared, and otherwise used for the purpose and within the context of the Contest and any other purpose outlined in these Official Rules.  The data may also be used by Sponsors to verify the participant’s identity, postal address and telephone number or to otherwise verify the participant’s eligibility to participate in the Contest.  Participants have the right to access, review, rectify or cancel any personal information held by PGC in writing to Pruett Gerontology Center, ACU Box 27793, Abilene, Texas  79699.  Personal data will be used by Sponsors exclusively for the purpose of this contest.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By entering this Contest, all entrants agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless Abilene Christian University and its partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, agents and their employees, officers, directors, and representatives from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this Contest or any Contest-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any voucher awarded hereunder.
Abilene Christian University assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, or delay in operation or transmission; communications line failure; theft or destruction of or unauthorized access to Contest entries or entry forms; or alteration of entries or entry forms.  ACU is not responsible for any problems with or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email entry to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, human errors of any kind, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to entrants’ or any other persons’ computers related to or resulting from participation, uploading or downloading of any materials related to in this Contest.
By entering, entrants also agree (a) to be bound by these Official Rules; (b) that the decisions of the Judges are final and binding with respect to all matters relating to the Contest; and (c) if the entrant wins that Sponsor may use the winning photographs and each winner’s name, photograph, likeness, and/or voice in any publicity or advertising relating to the Contest or future promotions without compensation or approval (except where prohibited by law). All federal, state/provincial/territorial, and local taxes, fees and surcharges and taxes (whether foreign or domestic, and including income, sales, and import taxes) on vouchers are the sole responsibility of the winners. In the event that the selected winner(s) of any voucher is/are ineligible, cannot be traced or does/do not respond within ten (10) days to a winner notification as required by the “Contest Acknowledgement” Rules above, or refuses the voucher, the voucher will be forfeited and Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may choose whether to award the voucher to another entrant.

Photo Contest Rules, Updated September 15, 2015

Images of Aging Photo Contest Begins Tomorrow!!

November 16, 2015- March 8, 2016

“Images of Aging” Photo Contest for 2015-2016

Dr. Charlie Pruett is  pleased to announce the sixth “Images of Aging” Photo Contest for all students enrolled at ACU in the 2015-2016 scholastic year. The dates for this year’s contest are November 16, 2015 – March 8, 2016.

Sponsors are the Pruett Gerontology Center, the Arts and Design Department and the Digital Media Center. Students are invited to connect with older adults through the art of photography. Five different categories give the opportunity for a variety of technical skills and creative inspiration.

The contest starts November 16, 2015 and ends March 8, 2016. There are three categories: Color, Black & White, and Mobile. All entries will be submitted and displayed online.

We are excited about this opportunity for both ACU students and our older adult population. Stay tuned to see the results and hear the stories behind the “Images of Aging.”

Please tell a friend and get your camera ready!

Images of Aging Banner Artwork by Dr. Nil Santana

Over 50 photos were submitted by students at Abilene Christian University for the 2015 Images of Aging Photo Cavalcade. Our three judges chose the following photos for special recognition.

In the Color Category, 1st Place, “Alzheimer’s Cannot Overcome Happiness” by Paulina Servin.

In the Color Category, Honorable Mention, “Love Through the Decades” by Meagan McBride.

In the Black & White category, First Place, “Routine” by Meagan McBride.

In the Black & White category, Honorable Mention, “Looking Forward to the Days Ahead” by Addie Rich.

In the Mobile category, First Place, “Our Last Goodbye” by Paulina Servin.

In the Mobile category, “Selfie” by Ashley Bryan.

Congratulations to all the talented photographers who submitted photos!

Please check out our Color & Mobile  and  Black & White Photo Slideshows!

Here are the photos submitted in the Images of Aging Color Category.

Please click on the picture below to see all the photos in the Black and White Category.

Click here to see the photos in the Black & White Category

Here are the entries for the Black & White Category in the 2015 Images of Aging Photo Cavalcade.
Please click on the picture below to see all the photos in the Black and White Category.

Click here to see the entries in the Color category!

Because of the snowy weather, PGC will continue to accept Images of Aging submissions through tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd.

Stay warm!

Artwork and design by Nil Santanna

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Artwork and design by Nil Santana

Pruett Gerontology Center is pleased to announce the 5th Annual ‘Images of Aging’ Photo Contest

ACU students across campus are encouraged to take and submit photographs that include at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  Join this elite group of photographers from all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the digital photography!

Contest starts November 12, 2014 and ends February 27, 2015

Students currently enrolled at ACU for the 2014-2015 scholastic year are eligible.

There are three categories:

• Black and white  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Color  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Mobile  –  photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

First Place and Second Place prizes awarded for each category.
Honorable Mentions awarded at judges sole discretion.

A special awards luncheon will be held to celebrate all participants, prizes will be given.

This is a skills-based contest.  Chance plays no part in the determination of winners.

Technical help is available at The Learning Studio located on the third floor of the Brown Library.  If you do not own a camera, please contact The Learning Studio and ask about their ‘check-out camera’ program.  Everyone is invited to participate!

Entrants may submit photos to any category, but not more than three for each category. Photographs should be taken with the highest possible resolution.

How to Enter:

1. Read and agree to the Photo Contest Rules.

2. Download the model release form. Each person in your photographs must sign the model release form.  You may make as many copies as you need.

3. Take your photos!

• Must include at least one person 60+ years old
• All model(s) must sign release form
• Use highest resolution possible
• Give your photograph a title

4. Submit your photo by email  imagesofaging@acu.edu

• Use your own ACU email address  –  this tells us who you are
• Submit one photo per email
• Put Category of photo and Title in subject line of your email. (Ex: Mobile, His Eyes)
• Name all the models in your photograph in the body of the email
• If you wish, please include two or three sentences that tell the story of the picture
• Attach your photo and send to imagesofaging@acu.edu

5. Submit your signed Model Release forms within 2 days to of photo submission to:

Pruett Gerontology Center  –  Hardin Administration Bldg  Room 118  or   ACU Box 27793. Only one release form per model is needed.

Last day to enter: February 27, 2015

If you have any questions or comments, email us at imagesofaging@acu.edu

Pruett Gerontology Center is pleased to announce the 5 year for ‘Images of Aging’ Photo Contest.

ACU students across campus are encouraged to take and submit photographs that include at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  Join this elite group of photographers from all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the digital photography!

Contest starts November 12, 2014 and ends February 27, 2015

Students currently enrolled at ACU for the 2014-2015 scholastic year are eligible.

There are three categories:

• Black and white  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Color  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Mobile  –  photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

First Place and Second Place prizes awarded for each category.
Honorable Mentions awarded at judges sole discretion.

A special awards luncheon will be held to celebrate all participants, prizes will be given.

This is a skills-based contest.  Chance plays no part in the determination of winners.

Technical help is available at The Learning Studio located on the third floor of the Brown Library.  If you do not own a camera, please contact The Learning Studio and ask about their ‘check-out camera’ program.  Everyone is invited to participate!

Entrants may submit photos to any category, but not more than three for each category. Photographs should be taken with the highest possible resolution.

How to Enter:

1. Read and agree to the Photo Contest Rules.

2. Download the model release form. Each person in your photographs must sign the model release form.  You may make as many copies as you need.

3. Take your photos!

• Must include at least one person 60+ years old
• All model(s) must sign release form
• Use highest resolution possible
• Give your photograph a title

4. Submit your photo by email  imagesofaging@acu.edu

• Use your own ACU email address  –  this tells us who you are
• Submit one photo per email
• Put Category of photo and Title in subject line of your email. (Ex: Mobile, His Eyes)
• Name all the models in your photograph in the body of the email
• If you wish, please include two or three sentences that tell the story of the picture
• Attach your photo and send to imagesofaging@acu.edu

5. Submit your signed Model Release forms within 2 days to of photo submission to:

Pruett Gerontology Center  –  Hardin Administration Bldg  Room 118  or   ACU Box 27793. Only one release form per model is needed.

Last day to enter: February 27, 2015

If you have any questions or comments, email us at imagesofaging@acu.edu

Our Images of Aging Photo Contest winners reflected a continuum of life events.

Recognition at our awards luncheon spotlighted the following students from several curricular majors.

In the Mobile category, congratulations to Asia Todd (Journalism and Mass Communication Major for
“No Hour of the Day is Wasted that is Spent in the Saddle”

Honorable Mention was awarded to Becca Clay, Communications and Speech Disorders graduate student for“‘Till Death Do We Part”

In the Color category, congratulations to Asia Todd, Journalism and Mass Communication major for
“A Smile That’s Always in Style”

Honorable Mention was awarded to Adelaide Rich, Communications and Speech Disorders Major for“Livin’ the Dream”

In the Black and White category, congratulations to Abby Butler, Composite, Interdisciplinary major for
“Monkey Business”

What a fantastic year for photos! We consider any and all who entered a real winner!

Check back for a complete gallery of photos!

Thank you to reporter Micah Hermsdorf of the ACU Optimist campus newspaper, for her coverage of our Images of Aging contest in Wednesday’s Optimist newspaper. Remember the due date for photo submissions is tomorrow, Friday, March 21st, by midnight.

Click here for submission details.

Due to overwhelming response rate…

Looking forward to seeing your photos!

Pruett Gerontology Center is pleased to announce the fourth year for ‘Images of Aging’ Photo Contest.

ACU students across campus are encouraged to take and submit photographs that include at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  Join this elite group of photographers from all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the digital photography!

Contest starts November 15, 2013 and ends March 17, 2014

Students currently enrolled at ACU for the 2013-2014 scholastic year are eligible.

There are three categories:

• Black and white  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Color  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Mobile  –  photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

First Place and Second Place prizes awarded for each category.
Honorable Mentions awarded at judges sole discretion.

A special awards luncheon will be held to celebrate all participants, prizes will be given.

This is a skills-based contest.  Chance plays no part in the determination of winners.

Technical help is available at The Learning Studio located on the third floor of the Brown Library.  If you do not own a camera, please contact The Learning Studio and ask about their ‘check-out camera’ program.  Everyone is invited to participate!

Entrants may submit photos to any category, but not more than three for each category. Photographs should be taken with the highest possible resolution.

How to Enter:

1. Read and agree to the Photo Contest Rules.

2. Download the model release form. Each person in your photographs must sign the model release form.  You may make as many copies as you need.

3. Take your photos!

• Must include at least one person 60+ years old
• All model(s) must sign release form
• Use highest resolution possible
• Give your photograph a title

4. Submit your photo by email  imagesofaging@acu.edu

• Use your own ACU email address  –  this tells us who you are
• Submit one photo per email
• Put Category of photo and Title in subject line of your email. (Ex: Mobile, His Eyes)
• Name all the models in your photograph in the body of the email
• If you wish, please include two or three sentences that tell the story of the picture
• Attach your photo and send to imagesofaging@acu.edu

5. Submit your signed Model Release forms within 2 days to of photo submission to:

Pruett Gerontology Center  –  Hardin Administration Bldg  Room 118  or   ACU Box 27793. Only one release form per model is needed.

Last day to enter: March 17, 2014

If you have any questions or comments, email us at imagesofaging@acu.edu

The Images of Aging Photo Contest will begin Friday, November 15th and progress through Spring Break, 2014. Our contest will end March 17, 2013.

The Images of Aging Photo Contest provides an interdisciplinary venue for ACU students to encourage creativity, an appreciation of older adults, a love for the art of photography, and the technological skill of digital media. Click  the picture below to see our announcement movie (takes a few seconds to load).

Images of Aging Retrospective

Winners  in 2013 were Tara Holland (Interior Design), Allye Foster (Communication), Asia Todd (Journalism and Mass Communication), Deanna Romero (International Studies), Theo Omileru (Pre-Architecture) and Brandy Rains (Art). Please our 2013 gallery featuring work done by all our entrants.

Check back here tomorrow for full contest information!

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Judging is done for the 2013 Images of Aging Photo Contest.  We are proud of all the students who entered this year and send a special thank you to all those family and friends who participated.  We have heard some wonderful stories of what this experience means to your students.

Congratulations to our winners!

Images of Aging Awards Luncheon was held March 25th.  Photos displayed represented all participants.  Prizes were awarded to First Place and Honorable Mention in each category.

Intended to be a campus-wide event, 15 different departments were represented this year.

Click here to see photos from each of the categories: Black and White, Color, and Mobile.

We are already looking forward to a great contest next year!

Pruett Gerontology Center is pleased to announce the third year for ‘Images of Aging’ Photo Contest.

ACU students across campus are encouraged to take and submit photographs that include at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  Join this elite group of photographers found in all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the art and skills of digital photography.

Contest starts November 12, 2012 and ends February 8, 2013

Students currently enrolled at ACU for the 2012-2013 scholastic year are eligible.

There are three categories:

• Black and white  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Color  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Mobile  –  photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

First Place and Second Place prizes awarded for each category.

Honorable Mentions awarded at judges sole discretion.

A special awards luncheon will be held to celebrate all participants, prizes will be given.

This is a skills-based contest.  Chance plays no part in the determination of winners.

Technical help is available at The Learning Studio located on the third floor of the Brown Library.  If you do not own a camera, please contact The Learning Studio and ask about their ‘check-out camera’ program.  Everyone who wants to participate can.

Entrants may submit photos to any category, but not more than three for each category.

Photographs should be taken with the highest possible resolution.

How to Enter:

1. Read and agree to the Photo Contest Rules.

2. Download the model release form. Each person in your photographs must sign one.  You may make as many copies as you need.

3. Take your photos!

• Must include at least one person 60+ years old
• All model(s) must sign release form
• Use highest resolution possible
• Give your photograph a title

4. Submit your photo by email.

• Use your own ACU email address  –  this tells us who you are
• Submit one photo per email
• Put Category of photo and Title in subject line of your email. (Mobile, Crazy Times)
• Name all the models in your photograph in the body of the email
• If you wish, please include two or three sentences that tell the story of the picture
• Attach your photo and send to imagesofaging@acu.edu

5. Submit your signed Model Release forms within 5 days to:

Pruett Gerontology Center  –  Hardin Administration Bldg  Room 118  or   ACU Box 27793

Only one release form per model is needed.

Last day to enter: February 8, 2013

If you have any questions or comments, email us at imagesofaging@acu.edu

Congratulations to all the students who entered this year’s Images of Aging Photo Contest.  We are so impressed with the quality of the photos, the thoughtfulness and creativity expressed in each one.  Judging was not an easy task.

The contest announced First Place awards for each of three categories, black and white, color, and mobile.  To recognize the quality of the entries and the appreciation we have for the student’s efforts, three Honorable Mention awards will also be given for each category. You each have a special talent we hope you will continue to use and develop and share with others.

Black and White

First Place

Julie Coppedge – Ageless and Contagious

Honorable Mention

              Asia Todd – Marks of a Smile;   Jordan Taylor Bunch – Lasting Wisdom;   Hannah Henderson – Simply Love

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Color

First Place

Asia Todd – Joy in Every Day

Honorable Mention

Adrian Patenaude – Proud Senior Citizen; Leigh Foith – Joy; Hannah Henderson – Smile

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Mobile

First Place

Joseph Austin – Coloring for All Ages

Honorable Mention

Asia Todd – A Joyful Grandfather; Emily Kruse – Embracing a New Way of Communication; Becca Clay – Pawpaw

Images of Aging Photo Contest was open to all students across the ACU campus.   Each had the opportunity to combine their creativity, their photographic skill and their love for someone older in their lives.  The results reflect a wide diversity of stories.  This year, twelve different majors are represented.

Please join us in congratulating these students for their fine efforts.   Be sure to take notice around campus to see a selection of Images of Aging photos displayed in print.  They will also be at various locations in Abilene throughout the summer.

Pruett Gerontology Center

Art and Design Department

The Learning Studio

sponsor

“Images of Aging”

Photo Contest 2011-2012

An interdisciplinary venue for ACU students to encourage creative expression by combining an appreciation for older adults, a love for the art of photography, and the technological skill of digital media.

Contest starts November 14, 2011 and ends February 24, 2012.

Students currently enrolled at ACU for the 2011-2012 scholastic year are eligible.

There are three categories:

• Black and white  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Color  –  photos can be submitted as taken or artistically enhanced
• Mobile  –  photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

First Place and Second Place prizes awarded for each category.

Honorable Mentions awarded at judges sole discretion.

A special awards luncheon will be held to celebrate all participants.

This is a skills-based contest.  Chance plays no part in the determination of winners.

Technical help is available at The Learning Studio located on the third floor of the Brown Library.  If you do not own a camera, please contact The Learning Studio and ask about their ‘check-out camera’ program.  Everyone who wants to participate can.

Entrants may submit photos to any category, but not more than three for each category.

Photographs should be taken with the highest possible resolution.

How to Enter:

1. Read and agree to the Photo Contest Rules.

2. Download the model release form. Each person in your photographs must sign one.  You may make as many copies as you need.

3. Take your photos!

• Must include at least one person 60+ years old
• All model(s) must sign release form
• Use highest resolution possible
• Give your photograph a title

4. Submit your photo by email.

• Use your own ACU email address  –  this tells us who you are
• Submit one photo per email
• Put Category of photo and Title in subject line of your email. (Mobile, Crazy Times)
• Name all the models in your photograph in the body of the email
• If you wish, please include two or three sentences that tell the story of the picture
• Attach your photo and send to imagesofaging@acu.edu

5. Submit your signed Model Release forms within 5 days to:

Pruett Gerontology Center  –  Hardin Administration Bldg  Room 118  or   ACU Box 27793

Only one release form per model is needed.

Last day to enter: February 24, 2012

If you have any questions or comments, email us at imagesofaging@acu.edu

We encourage you to do your best.

The best photographs will be displayed.

Be sure to have fun!

Winners are Announced for 2010-2011 Contest !!

See winning photos and all entries under ‘Pages’.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated…

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Pruett Gerontology Center

Art and Design Department

Digital Media Center

sponsors

“Images of Aging”

Photo Contest 2011

We are excited to present the first “Images of Aging” Photo Contest to the students of Abilene Christian University.   ACU students are encouraged to connect with older adults through the art of photography.   

While there are several categories that each present different creative and technical possibilities, all photographs must include at least one person 60 years old or older.

Contest starts November 11, 2010 and ends January 31, 2011.

All students enrolled at Abilene Christian University for the 2010-2011 scholastic year are eligible.  Faculty, staff and the general public are not.

There are five categories:

• Art Forms – black and white –  photos that can be enhanced artistically
• Art Forms – color –  photos that can be enhanced artistically
• Documentary – black and white –  photos with minimal enhancements
• Documentary – color –  photos with minimal enhancements
• Mobile   – photos taken with a mobile device such as iPhone

First Place prize for each category is a gift certificate to Best Buy for $150.00.

Honorable Mentions will be awarded gift certificate for $50.00 each.

This is a skills-based contest.  Chance plays no part in the determination of winners.  Technical help is available at the Digital Media Center located in the basement of the Brown Library.

Entrants may submit photos to any category, but not more than three for each category.

Photographs should be taken with the highest possible resolution.

How to Enter:

1. Read and agree to the Photo Contest Rules.

2. Download the model release form. You may make as many copies as you need.

3. Take your photos!

• Must include at least one person 60+ years old
• All model(s) must sign release form
• Use highest resolution possible
• Give your photograph a title
• Have fun!

4. Submit your photo by email.

• Use your own ACU email address  –  this tells us who you are
• Submit one photo per email
• Put Category of photo in subject line (ie. Art Forms color)
• Name all the models in your photograph in the body of the email
• If you wish, please include two or three sentences that tell the story of the picture
• Attach your photo and send to imagesofaging@acu.edu

5. Submit your signed Model Release forms within 5 days to:

• Pruett Gerontology Center
• Hardin Administration Building   Rm 118 or
• ACU Box 27793
• Only one release form per model is needed

Last day to enter: January 31, 2011.

If you have any questions or comments, email us at imagesofaging@acu.edu

We encourage you to do your best.

The best photographs will be displayed.

Be sure to have fun!