| Copyright | Subject to applicable law, participation in the Contest constitutes permission for Sponsor and affiliates to use all Winners' names, likenesses, and entries for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, across all media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity. |
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| Eligibility | The Contest is open to anyone who has access to the Internet, who is 18 years of age or older at the time of entry, is a legal resident of the United States and residing in the 50 United States, and is a member of Brickfish.com website. |
| Finish | 1 March 2008 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Grand Prize: Selected by Kodak from the top 100 scoring entries plus the category winners (as listed below), wins a trip for 2 to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ race at Chicagoland Speedway® on July 12th, 2008, plus a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 AiO Printer. ($4399.99 ARV)
Most Artistic Photo: One entry, selected by Kodak based on 50% creativity and 50% content, wins a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 AiO Printer.
Best Family & Friends Photo: One entry, selected by Kodak based on 50% creativity and 50% content, wins a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 AiO Printer.
Wackiest Photo: One entry, selected by Kodak based on 50% creativity and 50% content, wins a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 AiO Printer.
Most Viral: One entry, with highest viral score, wins a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 AiO Printer.
How to Submit:
- Tap into your photo and video archives and select KODAK Moment that’s a real knockout!
- Visit Brickfish.com. If you do not already have one, sign up for an account and create your profile. Navigate to the “Pricey Ink-You’re Fired!” PhotoContest page. Click on the “Submit entry” tab, choose an entry type, complete theinformation on the entry submission page, upload your photo or video and click submit.
- Tell friends to come to Brickfish and vote for your entry!
Official web site: www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/Kodak_TheApprentice
Submit: www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/Kodak_TheApprentice?tab=3
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Who can enter free photography contests?
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