2018 WIIFC Conservation Photography Tour

How to Submit Images:

1. All images submitted for judging must be received through the ICF website: http://imagesforconservation.org/contest/2018-wiifc
2. By entering the Tour, each photographer accepts the rules as stated and guarantees that all the information provided is correct and truthful. Entries not accurately represented or not abiding by Tour rules will be disqualified. Refunds will not be given in case of disqualification.
3. All image submissions uploaded to the website must be JPEG files sized to 1024 pixels on the longest side (For example: 683 pixels high by 1024 pixels wide if the camera has a standard DSLR 2:3 aspect ratio.) JPEGs should not exceed 1MB in file size. (If necessary, please reduce JPEG quality so file size is less than 1MB.)
4. Tour officials will request original RAW files (or original high resolution JPEG files) and processed (edited) high resolution JPEGs for all images that make the final round of judging. When requested, the source images must be provided within 7 days of notification or the contending image may be disqualified. Details on how to submit original source files will be provided at time of request.
5. To ensure anonymity in judging, images may not contain any watermarks, logos, text, or identifying marks of the photographer. Please do NOT include your name in the filenames of images you submit for judging. (Note: Your name or copyright in image metadata is fine.)
6. All images submitted to the Tour must have been taken at a Milwaukee County Park during the official tournament period (May 15, 2018 thru October 1, 2018). All Milwaukee County Parks are listed here.
7. You may submit images any time during the Tour, but no later than midnight, October 1, 2018.

For more information please see Official Tour Rules.

Milwaukee County Parks Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

The mission of the Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, which represents what we do best as an organization and what we believe, will continue to define us five years from now and is: To sustain the legacy of our world-class park system by managing and conserving natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of the community.

Vision

The vision expresses what our department looks like when our strategies and actions are implemented to achieve full potential and is: To inspire passion for parks as a part of people’s lives, encouraging participation, learning, and stewardship.

Values

Our values, which demonstrate our beliefs, are:

1. Our Committed Stewardship: We value our leadership in the stewardship of Milwaukee County’s rich natural and cultural resources.
2. Our Strong Community: We value and embrace the diversity of our community and the social interaction that occurs within our green spaces; we value our volunteers, friends, advocates, and partners who work tirelessly and collaboratively to strengthen our park system.
3. Our Quality: We value our high standards for service delivery that distinguish us in the park and recreation industry.
4. Our Parks: We value the product that is our park system as a unique, safe, clean, and accessible space that provides opportunities and experiences to the public.
5. Our Dedicated Workforce: We value and support our quality workforce by fostering a positive work environment through learning and growth.