Community Connections Photo Contest

BankWest Insurance Presents:
Community Connections Photo Contest

At BankWest Insurance, we are more than just an Insurance Agency, we are proud members of the community. We are excited to announce our BankWest Insurance Community Connections Photo Contest. We believe each of our communities is a treasure where the quality of life and character of the residents is second to none. The Community Connections Photo Contest is designed to recognize, celebrate, and showcase our communities and community members. As a participant, your goal is to capture and highlight images that set your community apart. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook, nor is Facebook associated with this contest.

CONTEST OVERVIEW

DATES

The Contest begins on September 16, 2024, and ends on November 15, 2024.
Winners will be notified by December 2, 2024.
Entries submitted before or after the Submission Period will not be eligible.

CASH PRIZE

At BankWest Insurance, we believe that every community has a unique charm and vibrant spirit that deserves to be showcased and celebrated. We want to see the community through your lens.

The top 4 photos chosen by the Judging Panel will be featured on the BankWest Insurance Facebook page. It will be up to the Facebook community to choose the winner. The photo with the most likes will take home the grand prize and will be featured in the lobbies of our BankWest locations. Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention will be chosen by the number of likes on each photo and will also receive a monetary prize. Feel free to share with your friends and family to vote for your favorite photo.

1^st Place: $500 Check
2^nd Place: $250 Check
3^rd Place: $100 Check
Honorable Mention: $25 Visa^® Gift Card

To win one of these prizes, all you need to do is complete the entry form, accept the Terms & Conditions, and submit a photo to the BankWest Insurance Facebook Page. This submission should capture an image that conveys the spirit of your community or why you love your community. Deadline to submit photos is November 15, 2024. The winner will be announced on the BankWest Insurance Facebook page on December 2, 2024, and the prize will be available for in person pick up or mailed.

For participants who do not have access to Facebook, please email a JPEG file to info@bankwest-sd.bank or drop off a 5×7 print of the photo to any BankWest Insurance location. If your photo is selected for the final four photos, your photo will be uploaded to the BankWest Insurance Facebook page to be voted on by the community for the cash prize.

CONTEST ENTRY FORM

BankWest Insurance will collect your contact information for the purpose of notifying you if you win the photo contest and to reach out to you regarding how you would like to receive any winnings. Your information will be securely stored and will not be shared with third parties. It will be used only for the stated purposes.

Name(Required)

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Enter 10-digit phone number.

Enter Email Confirm Email

File Upload(Required)

Upload your photo entry for the BankWest Insurance Community Connections photo contest.

Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 15 MB.

Contest Rules and Terms(Required)

Eligibility
• The BankWest Insurance Photo Contest is open to legal residents of South Dakota who are 18 or older at the time of entry.
• Employees of BankWest Insurance, its affiliates subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and immediate family members or those living in the same household are not eligible to participate.

Photos Specifications
• Photo must be in [JPEG/PNG Format], and no larger than 15 MB.
• The photo must be original, taken by the participant, and not previously published or entered in any other contest.

Submission Period
• The Contest begins on September 16th, 2024, and ends on November 15th, 2024.
• Entries submitted before or after the Submission Period will not be eligible.
• Only one entry per person is allowed.

Judging Criteria
• Photos will be judged based on creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, overall quality and composition.
• The judging will be conducted by the BankWest Insurance Panel, selecting 4 photos to be judged by the Facebook community.
• The winning photo will be chosen by the community, by the highest number of Facebook likes. The photo with the most likes will take home the grand prize.
• Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention will be chosen by the number of likes on each photo and will also receive a monetary prize.

Copyright and Permissions
• Prior to submission, if the photo contains a distinguishable person, it is the photographer’s responsibility to obtain approval from the individuals involved.
• By entering the Contest, participants grant BankWest Insurance a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute their photos in any media for promotional purposes. The submission allows BankWest Insurance to use the name of the photographer, and the city they live in.
• Participants must own the rights to their photos and obtain permission from any identifiable individuals in the photos. No copyrights or watermarks will be allowed on the photos. Participants must be the sole and exclusive owners and rights holders of all components of your entry.
• Participants hold Meta harmless from liability and acknowledge that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.

Publicity Release
• By accepting a prize, each prize winner consents to permit BankWest Insurance to utilize his/her name and likeness in promotional and other BankWest Insurance materials, without adding compensation or permission.

General Liability
• By participating, entrants agree to release BankWest Insurance and its affiliates from any liability arising from or related to the Contest or prizes.
• BankWest Insurance is not responsible for any loss that may occur in connection with the contest. Each prize winner agrees to hold BankWest Insurance harmless from any liability arising from participation.

Right to Cancel or Suspend Contest
• BankWest Insurance has the Right to Cancel or Suspect contest if for any reason the contest is not capable of running as planned.

No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win
• A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. No purchase is necessary to enter or win this contest.

Disqualification
• Photos containing inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content will be disqualified.
• Entries that do not meet the specifications or violate any rules will be disqualified.

Privacy Policy
• Personal information collected from participants will be used solely for the purposes of administering the Contest and in accordance with BankWest Insurance privacy policy.

Official Rules and Terms
• By entering the Contest, participants agree to abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of BankWest Insurance, which are final and binding.
• BankWest Insurance reserves the right to modify or cancel the Contest at any time without prior notice.

CONSENT:
All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become and remain the property BankWest Insurance, who may publish or cause to be published any of the entries received.

I have read, reviewed, and understand the official rules and terms of the BankWest Insurance Community Connections Photo Contest.

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