The GVSU CSO is now accepting submissions for the 2023-2024 Photo Contest! It is an opportunity for GVSU-authorized charter public schools to win prizes for submitting excellent pictures of the incredible teaching and learning going on in their schools. The winner of each prize category will receive an award to be used toward supporting instruction in the classroom.

We've extended the deadline, so all submissions and forms are due by April 19, 2024.

Contest Rules

• A GVSU CSO Photo Release must be completed and returned to GVSU for every person in a submitted photo. Photos without releases will not be eligible for consideration. Completed forms can be mailed or scanned and emailed. Photos of the completed forms will also be accepted Download photo release.
• A completed Photo Contest Agreement Form must also be submitted with the photos and releases. Download Photo Contest Agreement Form
• All photos and forms must be submitted by April 19, 2024
• Each individual can submit up to ten (10) photos for consideration
• All eligible photos will be considered for each award category
• Photos should be 1MB or larger
• Photos must be in color
• By entering, you warrant that the photograph you submit is original and is your own, and does not infringe on the rights of a third party. You further warrant that your participation in this photo contest does not violate any agreement between you and a third party.
• All photo submissions become may be used by the GVSU CSO in other printed publications, advertising, or on the website.

One of the best things about the Photo Contest is that you have multiple chances to win! The winner of each category will receive an award to be used toward supporting instruction in the classroom. All submitted photos will be considered for the following categories:

• Best Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd) -- The overall top 3 photos, as selected by a review panel
• Innovative Instruction -- Show off how you and/or your students are going above and beyond in the classroom
• Love for Literacy --  Photos of how students celebrate reading and March is Reading Month
• Most Creative -- We're looking for those who have a creative eye behind the camera
• People's Choice -- people vote for their favorite via GVSU CSO social media. 
   

Awards

• Best Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd) = $800, $600, $400 respectively
• Innovative Instruction = $300
• Love for Literacy = $300
• Most Creative = $300
• People's Choice = $300

All questions about the contest can be sent to Michael Cousins, the assistant director for communications and external affairs at the GVSU CSO. Email Michael.