Competition Objective
- Capture and showcase the overall attendee experience at the 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference through a creative, high-quality photo submission.
- This competition aims to highlight the power of visual storytelling through photography. Participants will demonstrate technical skill, composition, and creativity by submitting a cohesive photo series reflecting their ICC experience, AMA values, and chapter culture.
Competition Requirements and Process
- Each student must submit a total of 10 original, edited images.
- All photos must be submitted as a single folder within the drive provided.
- Each file should be named in the following format:
FirstName_LastName1, FirstName_LastName2… FirstName_LastName10
Example: Alex_Smith1.jpg, Alex_Smith2.jpg, etc. - All files must be in .jpg format and at high resolution (minimum 3000px on the longest side).
- All editing must be done by the student using any editing software.
- Photos must be taken by the student – no AI-generated or stock images allowed.
- Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
- Submission Deadline Date: March 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
How is the Competition Judged?
This competition will go through one round of judging by AMA staff volunteers and visual media professionals, and will be overseen by AMA Collegiate.
Photography Judging Criteria and Rubric: Maximum 30 Points
Creativity & Concept (1 – 6 Points Max): Are the photos original, expressive, and do they tell a compelling story?
Composition (1 – 6 Points Max): Do the images demonstrate professional-level composition, showcasing deliberate framing and attention to detail?
Visual Cohesion (1 – 6 Points Max): Do the 10 images work together as a series, telling a consistent narrative?
Representation of ICC (1 – 6 Points Max): Do the photos reflect the spirit, diversity, and excitement of AMA ICC?
Competition Prize
- One student winner will receive one (1) $150 Amazon gift card
The winner will be announced on the @AMACollegiate Instagram page on March 28, 2026.
AMA’s CEO Bennie Johnson will feature an array of the winner’s pictures on his LinkedIn as a part of the event’s recap.
FAQs
Do I have to be registered for the 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference to participate?
Yes, participation in this competition requires registration for the ICC as you will capture photographs in-person during the conference.
Original Photos Only – Submitter Grants AMA Rights to Ownership & Usage?
By entering this competition, students agree to relinquish all rights to the submitted photographs. The AMA will hold these images as royalty-free assets, available for use in future marketing, communications, and promotional materials without compensation.
All work must be original and created by the student submitting. Plagiarized, stock, or AI-generated images will be disqualified.
