City Photo Contest Celebrates 10th Year with New Category and More Prize Money! The city of West Sacramento begins the 10th year of the “15 Days in May” photography contest with an increase in prize money and a new category: the Mayor’s Image of Health Award, in support of the city’s mission to improve personal fitness and celebrate community wellness. For each of the six entry categories, the prize money has also increased to $1,000 first prize, $500 second prize, and $250 third prize. All photos must be taken between May 1-May 15, 2008.

For the first time, the city will accept up to two entries from contestants, one in the category for which the contestant is most eligible (resident, nonresident, or working in West Sacramento) and/or one in the new Mayor’s Image of Health category, depicting health, fitness, healthy food or lifestyle in West Sacramento. See the official entry form and contest rules for more details.

As before, the contest is open to amateur photographers only.

There’s no cost to enter. Fill out an official entry form for the corresponding category entered (entry forms are available on the city’s Web site or any city office). Turn in completed entry forms and photo prints (not to exceed 5" by 7") to the West Sacramento City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Ave., on any weekday by Thursday, 5 p.m., May 15. Entries will not be returned and photos can be used for promotional purposes following the contest.

Winners will be announced in June at a meeting of the West Sacramento City Council. For more information about the “15 Days in May” photo contest, call (916) 617-4500.