Submit a photo for local calendar contest

The annual OceanFirst Bank calendar contest is under way, and photographers are invited to submit original local photographs to be displayed in the bank’s 2012 community calendar.

More than 12,000 calendars will be distributed to OceanFirst customers and the general public throughout Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Recognition will be awarded to each photographer featured in the calendar, along with a small byline that includes artist information.

Suggested themes include seasonal scenes of familiar local landmarks, beaches, oceans or lakes within Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

A panel of judges composed of Ocean- First Bank officers will be randomly selected. Photos will be judged on composition, quality and suitability.

Photographers can submit their original work via mail to OceanFirst Bank, Marketing Department/Calendar Contest, 975 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753, on disk or dropped off. A signed official entry form must accompany all photos, which can be downloaded from www.oceanfirst.com or requested via email at [email protected]. For official rules and photograph specifications, visit the Ocean- First Bank website. Deadline for submissions is Aug.12.