RESTON, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 30, K12A leader for 25 years in virtual education, proudly announced the winners of its 2024 Photography Contest. This annual event celebrates the creativity and talent of photography students across the country. Now in its ninth year, inspired students from across the country have been able to showcase their unique perspectives through the camera lens.
In yesterday's announcement, 39 final winners were chosen from more than 12,000 entrants representing more than 24 schools across the country. Explore the full lineup of finalists and winning pieces here. This year, $20,000 in cash prizes were awarded; At each grade level, the first place winner received $1,000, the second place winner received $500, and the People's Choice winner, determined by public voting, received $100.
“The K12 Photography Contest gives students across the country a way to express themselves and share their unique perspectives,” said Deb Hannah, director of marketing for Stride, Inc. “With over 12,000 entries submitted, we were inspired by the talent and the enthusiasm of these young photographers. It is a privilege to support their creativity and we hope to see even more students sharing their artistic visions next year.”
Participants submitted their entries during the contest period from May 28 to August 26. With no limit on the number of submissions, participants explored various themes and styles of photography. After the presentation phase, public voting was held online from August 27 to September 27, allowing fans to vote once a day and help determine the winners of the “People's Choice” along with the judges' selections.
Photographs were judged based on three criteria: impact and storytelling (50%), creativity and composition (25%), and technical proficiency (25%). This framework allowed judges to evaluate the emotional appeal and narrative impact of each photograph, as well as its creative composition and technical quality. Photos that feature a clear focal point, strong visual balance and professional technical quality scored highly in all categories, giving recognition to outstanding young photographers nationally.
The K12 Photo Contest is just one of the many creative outlets that K12 offers students across the country. From photography to robotics, art, gaming, STEM, culinary arts and more, K12 empowers young talents to explore their passions and push their creative limits. He K12 game in competition is live, where students in grades K-12 submit their ideas for an educational video game for a chance to win a new game console. The next deadline for this competition is November 18.
To stay up to date on future K12 competitions, including registration details and voting opportunities, follow K12 Student Engagement on instagram.com/k12.student/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>instagram and facebook.com/stridek12student” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>facebook and visit the official competitions page for the latest information.
About K12
For 25 years, K12 has been a national leader in online education, serving more than three million students. Dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning, K12 offers affordable, technology-based solutions to prepare students for a bright future. Free schools and programs are available in 30 states. K12 is a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN).
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