Politics & Government

'Essence of Bernards' Photo Entries For All Ages Due March 16

The township holds its second annual amateur photography competition for students in kindergarten to grade 12, and adults.

What's the "essence" of your hometown? Can you show it in a photo?

The Bernards Township is again inviting residents of all ages to submit their photography to the 2nd annual "The Essence of Bernards" amateur photography competition.

Submissions must be entered by March 16.

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Township adults and students in kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to submit their photos that capture what they feel is the “essence” of Bernards Township.

All entries will be showcased atCelebration, scheduled for Saturday, May 19.

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The photograph could be any scene, object, event or activity that occurs that the photographer feels captures the “essence” of Bernards, taken within the boundaries of the Township. Photographs must have been taken within the last year, between March 2011 to February 2012.

For a complete list of rules and an entry form, visit the township website,  select Parks & Recreation -> Cultural Arts, from the departments and services menu.

Submissions are to be dropped off any day through March 16, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at at the Parks & Recreation Department, 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge.

All photos will be displayed at Charter Day on May 19, in Westminster Hall, alongside the Student Art Show. Entries will be judged on photographic quality, appropriateness to theme, creativity and composition. Ribbons will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place award winning photos and honorable mentions in each category.

Take photos of our beautiful parks, fantastic community events or even the view of your own backyard!


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