The 2011 Parker & Partners' Politzer Prize is now open
Parker & Partners, Australia's leading bi-partisan public affairs specialists are inviting entries from Federal Parliamentarians for the 2011 Parker & Partners' Politzer Prize.
The Parker & Partners' Politzer Prize is our annual photographic competition for Australia's politicians to showcase their passion for their local communities and environment. Each Member and Senator is invited to submit a photo that captures the essence of their electorate with the finalists forming the 2011 Parker & Partners' Australian Political Calendar.
Now in its fifth year, entries will be judged by a panel of leading Press Gallery journalists - David Speers, Karen Middleton, Malcolm Farr, Mike Bowers and Steve Lewis with the finalists and winners announced later in the year.
Whether your electorate is in a rural or regional area or within one of our capital cities, there is an essence to the landscape and the community that makes your electorate unique. This is what the Politzer Prize aims to capture.
Parker & Partners has a long standing tradition of supporting the not-for-profit sector - whether through our annual sponsorship of the Press Gallery Mid Winter Ball or through our pro bono work for organisations as diverse as Bell Shakespeare, The Climate Institute and the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project. In keeping with these ongoing community commitments, we are again offering a $5,000 donation for the winner of the Politzer Prize to give to the charity, school or community organisation of his or her choice.
2011 Parker & Partners' Politzer Prize up for grabs
Entries in the 2011 Politzer Prize will be judged on their demonstration of the iconic aspects of the character of the Australian community. They will also be judged for their creativity and their technical execution.
We will also award the 2011 People's Choice Award to the most popular photo as judged by the Australian public via an online poll, and the 2011 A-PAC Award to A-PAC's choice of photo that best captures the rich diversity of Australian life today.
How to submit - first round entries close Friday, 13 August 2010
Please submit up to two entries (photo/s in JPEG format) to Danielle Harper at with a completed entry form [pdf, 1MB].
First round entries for this year's Politzer Prize close on Friday, 13 August 2010.
In consultation with Mike Bowers, we have developed a tip sheet [pdf, 1.7MB] for taking a good photograph.
For more information, please contact Parker & Partners on 02 6215 4200.
Building a nest in the west The Hon Bruce Scott MP 2010 Politzer Prize “In an amazing glimpse of natural revival, thousands of pelicans flock to the great floodplains of outback Queensland to fish, breed and hatch their young.” |
Star of Greece Ms Amanda Rishworth MP 2010 People's Choice “One of the many local beaches in the Kingston electorate – Port Willunga.” |
Spirit of competition Mr Darren Chester MP 2010 APAC Award “Junior lifesavers tied in the running of the final of the beach flags at the Victorian State Titles held on the 90 Mile Beach at Lakes Entrance.” |
A-PAC - Australia's Public Affairs Channel.