Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest

In order to show the beautiful culture and scenery of the Georges River area, the "George River Superforex Cup Photo Contest" was hosted by the Georges River Association and co-hosted by the Australian Digital Photography Association. The photography contest launched on December 3, 2023, and the award ceremony was held on March 16, 2024. The photography competition had a total prize fund of over 1,700AUD. The organiser organised a charity sale of works, and the money raised from the charity sale is used for charitable causes in the Georges River area. 

Awards Ceremony

First prize

ID 136, Title: Dragon Travel Around the Plaza5, Photographer: Jenny CHENG

Second prize 300 AUD

ID 67, Title: Final Flight, Photographer: Heidi Lan Wever

Second prize 300 AUD

ID 184, Title: Bay4, Photographer: Ren Hua Gong

Third prize 100 AUD

ID 48, Title: Foraging, Photographer: Ye Ming (David)ZHANG 

Third prize 100 AUD、

ID 94,  Title: Sunrising, Photographer: William Chen

Third prize 100 AUD

ID 25, Title: Dragon Dance, Photographer: Cai Y (Lucy) LU

Third prize 100 AUD

ID 163, Title: Ready for the Show Time, Photographer: Sophia LUO  

Award of Merit 

ID 20, Title: Beautiful Bark Patterns 

Photographer: Chun Zu Zhang

Award of Merit 

ID 155, Title: Dance4, Photographer: XIONG Junxun

Award of Merit 

ID 113, Title: Light Volleyball Competition Photographer: Vivien Pang

Award of Merit 

ID 88, Title: Sunset at San Souci II, Photographer: Andy Ha

Award of Merit 

ID 110, Title: NSW Premier , Photographer: Betty He 

Award of Merit 

ID 75, Title: Holiday, Photographer: Jin Rui Liu

Specially invited artwork 

S1-Title: Twilight    

Photographer: Veige Chen

S2-Title: Free to Fly  自由飞翔  

Photographer: Gangshi Ruan

S3-Title: Homes

Photographer: Yongzhi Li

S4-Title: Autumn Pastoral

Photographer: Zhongheng Zhang

S5-Title: Golden Crane

Media :Monotype with Chine Colle 

Artist: Andrew Totman

S6-Title: The dragon raises its head

Photographer: Hanchao Zeng

S7-Title: City Life

Photographer: Snow Zhang

2024-02-photo-contest.mp4

Exhibition Time

Between 24th Feb 2024 and 16th Mar 2024 


Exhibition Venue

Taste of Shunde, Level 2 / 9-11 Crofts Ave, Hurstville NSW 2220


Exhibition Photos 


People’s Choice Award 

The People’s Choice is determined by online voting. Voting starts on 24th February 2024, and ends on March 15th 23:59PM. The voting website is: https://sydneychinese.com.au/gra-photo-contest


Artwork Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing artwork, please send your name, email address, phone number, artwork number, artwork name, and bid amount (AUD) to the email address of the George River Association at georgesriverassociation@gmail.com.


Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at 11am on the second floor of Taste of Shunde in Hurstville, followed by the conclusion of the photography exhibition.

After the awards ceremony, we will have lunch with the judges, sponsors and VIPs at the Taste of Shunde. It’s 40 AUD per person. 


Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest Launched


In order to show the beautiful culture and scenery of the Georges River area, the "George River Superforex Cup Photo Contest" was hosted by the Georges River Association and co-hosted by the Australian Digital Photography Association. The photography competition had a total prize fund over 1,700AUD. The organizer organized a charity sale of works, and the money raised from the charity sale is used for charitable causes in the Georges River area. Thanks to Superforex, St George Business ChamberGeorges River CouncilCouncillor Peter Mahoney and Ozlamb UGG for the sponsorship. Thanks to Taste of Shunde for the venue sponsorship. 

The geographical boundaries of the Georges River area are as follows. Please click for detailed map:

Free to entry and win prizes! 

Photography Contest Excellence Award

1st prize: 500AUD (1 winner)

2nd prize: 300AUD (2 winners)

3rd prize: 100AUD (4 winners)

Award of Merit Certificate: (6 winners)


People’s Choice  Award

1st place: 100 AUD

2nd place: 88 AUD

3rd place: 66 AUD


Theme

Showcasing the beautiful culture and scenery of the Georges River Areas 


Eligibility Criteria

Photographers are invited to submit entries capturing the captivating landscapes, humanistic customs, animals, plants, and birds using documentary techniques within the Georges River area. Eligible submissions must have been captured after January 1, 2023. For detailed participation methods, registration methods, submission requirements, please find details at "Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest Call for Submissions"


Submission Process

To participate in the Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest, kindly follow the steps below:

Complete the "Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest Submission Form" to enter the contest. 

Send the registration form along with your entries to the Georges River Association's email address at georgesriverassociation@gmail.com.

The registration form must include the following details:

Author's Name, Email Address, Mobile Number, Work Sequence Number, Title of the Work, Shooting Location, Shooting Date and Whether you agree to the charity sale of the work.


Submission Guidelines

Each contestant is welcome to submit up to 8 works for consideration in the competition. Submission Deadline: Feb 12th 2024 


Photo taken time

Between 1st Jan 2023 and 12th Feb 2024 


Submission Deadline

12th Feb 2024 


Related Documents

Click to Download Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest Call for Submissions

Click to Download Georges River Superforex Cup Photo Contest Submission Form

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Hosted by Georges River Association

The Georges River Association (GRA) is a mutual aid organization established by residents living in the Georges River area. We provide assistance to residents in the area and serve as a bridge between residents and the local government. At the same time, the residents are organized to carry out various activities that are beneficial to their physical and mental health. We strive to build a platform for improved communication and to create a warm family environment for the local residents.


The Australian Digital Photography Association (ADPA) was established in January 2007 as a “Legally Registered Not-for-profit Group”.
The founding purpose of this association is to cultivate and encourage a warm and welcoming photography community, which moves with the times.  And to promote, popularize and improve the level of photography and to foster a friendly international community of photographers from around the world.

We have the monthly event on the third Saturday every month 2:00PM – 5:00PM in Woodstock Community Centre (22 Church St Burwood NSW 2134)

Title Sponsor - Superforex

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Sydney – Hurstville Branch 

Address:

Shop 1C, Hurstville Central ,225H Forest Road (In the exit aisle above the train station), Hurstville NSW 2220

Tel:02 9570 1229

Email:hur@webtradepay.com.au

Operating time:Mon-Fri 9:00 – 17:30 Sat 10:00- 15:00

Venue Sponsor - Taste of Shunde

Address: 9-11 Crofts Ave, Hurstville NSW 2220

Phone: (02) 8385 9720

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3 pm ⋅ Reopens 5:30 pm

Proudly Sponsored by Georges River Council

Georges River Council aims to deliver better services and infrastructure such as roads, parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.   Thanks to Georges River Council and Councillor Peter Mahoney for the sponsorship. 

Proudly Sponsored by St George Business Chamber

St George Business Chamber is headed by fellow local business owners, from retail, manufacturing, professional services and other backgrounds, dedicated to nurturing business relationships and advocating on your behalf to all levels of government.


We understand the issues, challenges and opportunities associated with running a business in the St George region.


The Chamber grew from the amalgamation and expansion of existing business chambers as a result of local government amalgamations in 2016. Hurstville Chamber of Commerce was a widely recognized and successful chamber in its own right and the leadership saw a need to embrace the wider business community, unfettered by outdated - and often irrational - council boundaries.


St George Business Chamber is not for profit entity and all funds are used for the benefit of members and businesses in our region in general.

Proudly Sponsored by OzLamb UGG

Ozlamb UGG Australia is an internationally recognised leader in the Ugg industry. An Australian owned company steeped in a rich history and passion for the globally renowned sheepskin footwear know as the Aussie UGG.


Manufacturing of the Ozlamb UGG sheepskin footwear started in 1999 and now Ozlamb has positioned itself at the forefront of the Australian and International Ugg Market. Working with numerous factories and a team of rigid Quality Control Officers, Ozlamb UGG is committed to strictly maintaining standards of the highest quality, coupled with new footwear innovation and technology.


Ozlamb UGG is renowned for professional knowledge and expertise in the Global Sheepskin Industry. With resellers of Ozlamb UGG in the Australian and Global market you can be assured of the Ozlamb UGG Australia brand.