Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the Calvert County
Chamber of Commerce Sponsor the "Focus on Calvert" Photo Contest

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- September 15, 1999 -- The Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, under the guidance of the Calvert County Tourism Advisory Committee, announced today that they will be co-sponsoring a "Focus on Calvert" photo contest. The contest will begin on September 15, 1999. Deadline for receipt of entries is January 31, 2000.

Grab your camera and join in the fun! The contest is open to all photography enthusiasts and non-professionals, both county and non-county residents. No special equipment is needed. Contestants may submit their photos in any of the following categories: (1) Calvert Events; (2) Bayscapes and Waterways; or (3) Landscapes and Landmarks. Prize packages ranging in value from $200.00 to $350.00 will be awarded to the 1st Place Winner and the Runner-Up in each of the three categories. A prize package valued at approximately $900.00 will be awarded to the Grand Prize Winner. Winning photographs will be exhibited at the Calvert Marine Museum as well as featured on the Department of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce web sites.

To receive entry forms and contest rules, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880,
e-mail: cced@co.cal.md.us or contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577 or 301-855-1930.

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com