• Entry is open to any person, over 18 years, working within the resources industry.
• Entrants do not need to be a member of AusIMM.

• Each entrant may submit up to two photographs.
• No image can be entered more than once.

• Entrants are required to retain a copy of any photographs submitted in the highest resolution possible.
• The entrant should ensure that all photos are uploaded so that when they are opened there is no need to rotate the photo.
• Portrait and landscape photos are acceptable.
• Image minimum specifications:
• Sensor Resolution (megapixels) - 12.1 
• Typical Image Resolution (pixels) - 4000 x 3000 
• Maximum Print Size - 20 x 15 inch 
• Print Resolution - 200 dpi 
• Maximum Output Size - A3+ sized prints 

• Photographer name
• Date and location 
• Equipment used, e.g., camera, phone, etc.
• Title, with an accompany 250-word limit description of what it shows, in plain English.

• Entries which include a close-up photo of a person, or persons, must include signed permission from the person/s in the photo.
• Entrants must seek permission from their employer and/or operator of the site on which the photograph was taken. Entrants should be aware that a breach of this consent requirement will result in the entrant being disqualified.

• All submitted images will be displayed as part of the Underground Operators Conference 2025. Ten finalists will be chosen to have their entries printed and mounted for exhibition during the Conference.
• The two (2) prize winners will be presented with their award and a framed image of their winning entries during the closing ceremony of the Underground Operators Conference 2025.
• As a condition of entering this competition, all entrants grant to the Promoter the right to use their image on websites and in promotional materials, this usage is royalty free. This usage includes but is not limited to any media including banners, calendars, signage, posters, magazines, television, internet, or other digital or print formats.

Yes!

Two winners will be selected:

1. One selected by a conference subcommittee, the “UgOps photography prize”.
2. One selected by the conference delegates, the “people’s choice” prize.

Each winner will be awarded: 

• $1,500 in professional development spending with AusIMM
• A complimentary full delegate registration to AusIMM's Underground Operators Conference 2027 - the event's 50th anniversary!
• A framed copy of their winning photograph
• A certificate of achievement 
• Exposure for their photograph in the Underground Operators Conference 2027 50th anniversary advertising campaign