World Environment Day | Photograph the ecological transformation around you to win the Veolia Ecological Transformation Photography Contest

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated globally on June 5 every year. This year's theme is "Ecosystem Restoration", which coincides with Veolia's strategy of ecological transformation.

Therefore, Veolia China is launching a photography contest for World Environment Day 2021, with the theme #Ecological Transformation Around Us. Please submit your photos capturing ecological transformation moments, and perhaps you will be the one to win the prize!

 


Basic information about the contest 

Activity theme: #Ecological transformation around us 

Target: Employees in Veolia and the public 

Submit timeline: June 4 to June 30, 2021

How to submit: Scan the QR code , or click here

Awards Setting

Overall Awards:

1st prize for 1 person, 2nd prize for 2 people, and 3rd prize for 3 people.

Best Popularity Award:

Among all finalists, one best popularity award will be selected based on readers' votes.

Prize Setting

First prize: water purifier machine 

Second prize: Huawei fitness tracker watch

Third prize: Biotherm body lotion

Best popularity prize:

biodegradable machine for household food waste

PS: part of bottle packaging of Biotherm (of L 'Oreal ) made of recycled plastic provided by Veolia Huafei


Theme of our activity: What I did to contribute to ecological transformation

Veolia has been putting the concept of ecological transformation into practice in order to protect the environment. We are all now both the creators of ecological transformation and the witnesses of it.

Wherever you are, there are many things around you that can lead you in the direction of an eco-friendly transformation. In the context of World Environment Day, please submit your photos with the theme of the Veolia Photography Contest (#Ecological Transformation Around Us) with the requirements.

 

Category A Theme: What I did to contribute to ecological transformation

 

You are one of the members in the Veolia group. 

You are a pioneer in the scientific research team. 

You are dedicating yourself to environmental protection.

You realize the importance of environmental protection and enjoy witnessing ecological transformation.

 

Please capture these meaningful moments of ecological transformation.

 

Category B Theme: What I observed in my life about ecological transformation

 

You are a gardener who has always had a place for your beloved flowers.

You are the head of a household who plants vegetables on your own. 

You are a traveler who likes to explore the infinite possibilities of the world.

You create an ecological landscape with your own hands in your house.

You like nature and love to take pictures when you are surrounded by nature. 

 

Please record those ecological moments in your life, whether it be a glimpse of your travels or an impressive moment you cross by the road.


 

Details about the submissions of your photographs

 

Photographs’ requirements

 

  1. Pictures must be taken after January 2021 and must be original: no addition, subtraction or synthesis from the original image.
  2. Pictures should be submitted in JPG format, no more than 30MBs; watermarks and submissions should be no more than 3. 
  3. The introduction of your photograph(10-150 words) and your personal information will be uploaded through Google Form/Questionnaire.com. 
  4. Photographs should have basic information such as location, and introduction.
  5. Your photograph should not involve content that is illegal. 
  6. Entries must not be photographs that have already won any awards.

 

Photographs’ Selection

 

  1. The photographs will be divided according to the selected theme and selected by category.
  1. Preliminary selection: The judicial team will consist of Veolia employees, executives and a professional photographer (Zhang Songtao, the author of the dog-headed cattle shot). 
  2. Re-selection: The finalists' works will be divided into three groups and the best popularity prize will be selected by public voting. The judging team will select the final winner of each group within 1-2 weeks.
  3. Results Announcement: Finally, the selected winners will be announced on Veolia's WeChat account. The best photograph will be displayed on Veolia's WeChat account and other official channels. 

 

Instructions for participation

 

  1. Participants own the copyright of their photographs and should not infringe on the copyright, portrait right, reputation right, privacy right and any other rights of others.
  2. Participants should retain the original EXIF information and original images of their works. In case of disputes over intellectual property rights, the organizer has the right to disqualify the works from the award. 
  3. If the prize winner can not be reached by the organizer within the validity period of time, this could be taken as the participant having voluntarily given up the prize.
  4. If the photos submitted by the participant violate the relevant laws and regulations, the organizer has the right to request the participant to assume any liabilities.
  5. Participants own the perpetual copyright of their submitted photographs, and the organizer has the right to use their works for online display without any payment.
  6. Veolia reserves the right to interpret this activity within the permission by law. 


Recording little things in our lives brings about a change of concept, symbolizing our continuous efforts in building an environmentally friendly lifestyle. What you record within your camera is not only the flash, but also the moment of changing the future of our mother earth!

Capture your beautiful moments, Veolia’s Ecological Transformation Photography Context is waiting for you!