Photography competition entry form

To celebrate the launch of our new Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategies, Havant Borough Council is teaming up with The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre to launch our public photography competition.

Thank you for your interest in participating. Please fill out all fields in this form to complete your submission. We cannot wait to see your work!

Before you begin, please read the following submission information. For full details please visit here.

Submissions are open to all members of the public, including those who live within or outside of the borough, but the competition is aimed at amateur photographers
Photographs must be taken within the borough of Havant. Please specify in your submission where in the borough the photograph was taken
Your entry must fall into one of the specified competition categories. These categories are open to personal interpretation; however, we are looking for photographs that highlight the beauty and diversity of our borough
Entries must be submitted as digital copies only in a high-resolution format
You can submit as many entries, in as many categories, as you wish. Please submit each entry individually.
Images do not have to be taken specifically during the competition timeframe, submissions can include photos from your archives
Havant Borough Council and The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre take no responsibility for any copyright disputes arising from photographs submitted without proper permissions
By entering, you grant Havant Borough Council the right to use the photograph for future communications, promotional materials, and related purposes in perpetuity. Credits will be given to the photographer where possible. No feeds will be payable for any of these uses
Havant Borough Council and The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre reserve the right to exclude any entry from the competition at any time and it its discretion if we have reason to believe that an entrant has breached any of these rules
Please stay safe, act responsibly and respectfully of the wildlife, nature and habitats when taking photographs. Always follow the Countryside Code
Participants agree to these terms when submitting entries

All entries must be submitted by Sunday 23 February 2025. Unfortunately we will be unable to accept submissions after this date.

If you need to get in touch, please email askus@havant.gov.uk

Category under which the photograph is being submitted. Please only choose one option. *

Under 25’s vision: a special category to share the perspective of younger residents on our local environment, climate, and the natural world
Nature and us: Showcasing the interplay between people and the environment, nature or weather, celebrating harmony or addressing conflict
Environmental guardians: Highlighting individuals or communities taking steps to protect our local area, from conservation efforts to sustainable practices
Hidden worlds: Capturing the beauty and often unseen miniature natural world through close-up macro photography
Changing places: Depicting transformations and impacts of climate change, both big and small, in our local landscapes and environments, whether due to human activity, restoration efforts, or natural processes
Wildlife wonders: Showcasing the diversity and richness of local flora, fauna, and fungi, celebrating all species and capturing fascinating behaviours, beauty, or the challenges they face