We all have some great pictures that have captured a special moment between a child and a special man in their lives. They could be their dad, granddad, uncle foster dad or even older brother!

These are the type of pictures that make up the Thanks Dad National Exhibition and, without pictures like yours being contributed, they couldn’t run this wonderful exhibition of these moments.

Roxy and dad’s favourite trick” Winner of 2009 "Organisers prize" by Karla Northcott.

Congratulations to Karla Northcott of Victoria who has just won the People’s Choice Prize for her picture that received the most votes as the exhibition of photos has travelled around the country.

It is the 10th year of this competition! The National Thanks Dad Photo Competition is again calling for entries. Why not encourage everybody you know – adults or young people – to enter this Competition.

You could win a cash prize and at the same time celebrate the great things your kids do with the most important man in their life.

All entries into this competition will go onto the website and become part of the National Exhibition for 2010 that will tour the country throughout 2011for people to enjoy.

Be part of this exhibition that helps encourage more men to spend quality time with their children. The competition is not judged on technical quality – rather on capturing that special moment between the child and the man in their life.

There are categories for Primary and Secondary School aged children as well as Adults. There is also a section for a short story written about the day or moment the photo was taken.

If you would like to thank a special man in your life for their involvement in your children’s lives – or thank someone who has been special to you – then find a photo and email or post it in. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website www.thanksdadphotos.org.au or call 0266 223143 and they will send you out an entry form.

All entries will be entered into the National Competition which closes August 25th. Winners will be announced on Father’s Day. For more information about ‘Thanks Dad’ and to see past entries go to www.thanksdadphotos.org.au

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