1. No more than 1,000 words. 2. Must include a title of no more than 140 characters. 3. Must be submitted to the National Operator in Microsoft Word format. 4. Must include 1-3 images (photographs, illustrations, diagrams, etc.), each with captions of no more than 20 words. Sources for all images must be given. 5. Must include an introduction, body (supporting paragraphs), and conclusion and answer the questions of who, what, where, why, when, and how.

SINGLE PHOTO REPORTAGE 1. A single photograph must be submitted to the National Operator in .JPEG or .PNG format with a resolution of no less than 150-300 DPI. 2. Must have a title of no more than 140 characters. 3. Must have a description of no more than 100 words and a caption of no more than 20 words OR only a description of maximum 120 words in total. 4. The description and caption should explain the environmental link and/or solutions to the issue presented in the photograph. 5. Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, color, sharpness, and subject. 

 REPORTAGE VIDEO 1. Video must be no longer than 3 minutes. This does NOT include credit roll. 2. Must have a title of no more than 140 characters. 3. Must be submitted to the National Operator in a file format supported on YouTube. 4. Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, color, sharpness, and subject. 5. Recommended to have an introduction and conclusion, use a documentary or reporter/interview style and answer the questions of who, what, where, when, why and how. Music is not recommended.

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