Oakwood, in partnership with Canon, is organizing a photography competition on the theme, “Trust is …”. The winner will get a Canon EOS 5D Mark II plus 2 business class tickets to the launch of the traveling photography exhibition. Yes, your photograph will be showcased across Asia in a traveling exhibition and on limited edition postcards. This competition is only opened to residents in Asia. To ensure you don’t miss the chance to submit (submission starts from 1st September 2010), remember to subscribe to the mailing list. More about it after the break.
OAKWOOD ASIA PACIFIC LAUNCHES ‘TRUST IS…’ PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGN
Trust Oakwood to run a great competition for photography buffs
SINGAPORE – The familiar sound of camera clicks is set to double in decibels as Oakwood prepares to launch its ‘Trust is…’ photography competition, the third in a series of exciting campaigns to celebrate Oakwood’s 50th Anniversary.
The competition, in partnership with Canon; a leader in photography, digital imaging and office solutions, opens on September 1st. Mr. Howard Ruby, founder and Chairman of Oakwood Worldwide and a strong supporter of photography talent, is calling all amateur photographers to participate in this competition.
Twelve talented photo-buffs will get the chance to showcase their winning entries to the world in a travelling exhibition and limited edition postcards. The top winner stands to win the grand prize of a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, two round-trip business class airline tickets and premier accommodations to attend the launch of the travelling exhibition at an Oakwood apartment in Asia Pacific. A prize worth over S$15,000!
There will also be 11 runners up prizes of Canon’s PowerShot A3000 IS camera and complimentary room stays at Oakwood properties for other winning images selected.
“We want photography enthusiasts to help celebrate the five decades of trust Oakwood has received from its valued guests, through sharing what ‘Trust is…’ to them, captured in unique and awe- inspiring photographs” says Mr. Howard Ruby.
Entrants can upload their photographs via the official 50th Anniversary website www.oakwoodasiapacific.com/50anniversary, from September 1st to November 15th 2010. Aspiring
photographers are encouraged to capture anything from their treasured pets to stunning architecture, as long as it is based on their interpretation of trust. Photographers will have 6 weeks to enter the competition before the entry process is closed and voting begins.
A panel of expert judges will select 50 images for public voting. Voting opens on November 16th and closes on December 31st. Visitors to the official 50th Anniversary website will have 6 weeks to vote for their top three favourite representations of what ‘Trust is…’.
This fantastic campaign is not just limited to photographers, but to voters as well. Each week a voter who has registered on the official 50th Anniversary website will be drawn at random to win 2 night stays at any of the Oakwood Serviced Apartments in Asia Pacific.
The 12 most popular photographs voted for by the public shall be announced in January 2011, the Grand Prize winning image will be selected by a committee including Mr. Howard Ruby. Recognized as the International Conservation Photographer of the Year in 2007 by the National Wildlife Association, Ruby’s photos were selected to be displayed in the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum.
The 12 winning images will form a showcase exhibition that will travel across Asia in selected Oakwood properties and will be produced as a limited edition postcard series by Oakwood, providing a wonderful pictorial display of what ‘Trust is…’.
This competition is only open to residents in Asia, and for more information and full terms and conditions of the competition, please visit www.oakwoodasiapacific.com/50anniversary/competition.php
About Oakwood Serviced Apartments
Oakwood is a global leader and provider of furnished and serviced apartments. For one need or many, local or around the globe — Oakwood offers flexible, easy-to-use, custom solutions to meet any temporary housing need.
A wide range of inventory and supplier management options allows Oakwood to provide the optimal housing solution whenever and wherever needed. With more than 3,000 Oakwood associates worldwide, nearly 15,000 operating apartments and over 4,000 currently under development, Oakwood can meet any need and delivers with reliability clients can trust.
Our staff of trained professionals throughout the world, with innovative technologies and unparalleled customer service has made Oakwood the premier choice in temporary housing solutions for over 50 years.
Oakwood Asia Pacific manages some of Asia’s finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines and Thailand. An additional 23 properties are scheduled to open by 2014 in strategic locations across Asia Pacific. Oakwood Asia Pacific operates Oakwood Premier, Oakwood Residence and Oakwood Apartments with Oakwood Premier Resorts and Oakwood Resorts coming soon.
Oakwood celebrates 50 years of being the most trusted name is serviced apartments worldwide in 2010. Oakwood Asia Pacific’s golden anniversary celebration and activities can be found on its 50th anniversary microsite www.oakwoodasia.com/50anniversary. The site will feature a chance to win 50 nights at Oakwood properties located in 11 cities across 7 countries in the Asia Pacific region; amongst other exciting activities to thank Oakwood’s loyal customers for the trust and support received over the years.
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