Vertical Magazine Launches of Photo Contest - $500 Cash Prize

MHM Publishing, publisher of Vertical Magazine and Vertical 911 Magazine, has launched the 2009 Vertical Photo Contest.

From March 15 to October 1, readers of Vertical and Vertical 911 are encouraged to submit their personal photos in any of three categories: Helicopters in Action, People and Helicopters, and Helicopters in the Field. The contest is open to any photographer -- amateur or professional -- who is at least 18 years of age.

"For the first time, readers of Vertical and Vertical 911 have the opportunity to take part in a Vertical photo contest," said Vertical's editor-in-chief, Mike Reyno. "We're looking for readers' photos that convey the essence of helicopter life. This competition is open to readers around the world — and is not only open to the civil helicopter sector, but to the military sector, too."

One grand-prize winner will receive a US$1,000 cash award and have his or her winning photograph published on the cover of the December-January issue of Vertical, in addition to receiving a two-year subscription to Vertical and Vertical 911 and a Vertical-branded jacket.

Three first-place winners -- one in each of the three categories -- will win a $500 cash award. Three second-place winners will receive a $250 cash award, and three third-place winners will receive a $100 cash award. Each winner will have their winning photo featured within the December-January issue of Vertical and will also receive a two-year subscription to Vertical and Vertical 911 and a Vertical-branded jacket.

Although there is no limit to the number of photos that can be entered, only original digital photos taken by the entrant will be considered. The entry fee is $25 for submission of up to five photos, plus an additional $5 for each subsequent photo.

Complete entry rules will be published at www.verticalmag.com/photocontest on or before March 15. Images must be high-resolution digital files, and may be uploaded through the Photo Contest web page, or mailed to the Vertical office on a CD or DVD. Images will not be accepted by email. All winners will be notified by November 1, 2009.