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June 22, 2016

Buzz Media Solutions Announces Second Schenectady Smiles Community Pride Initiative

Buzz Media Solutions  is joining forces with the City of Schenectady, neighborhoods, local businesses and community organizations once again this summer for the second community-wide pride effort; the Schenectady Smiles Photo Contest runs June 15th – July 27th and Schenectady Smiles Awards Ceremony and Pep Rally on August 17th at Schenectady City Hall.

Each participant is allowed to submit up to five photos featuring the city of Schenectady at The Daily Gazette’s website: www.dailygazette.com/schenectadysmiles in each of the following five categories:

  1. Diversity (people, art, culture, food)
  2. Community Vitality (walkable, vibrant places; transportation, neighborhood pride)
  3. Natural Environment (lakes, rivers, preserves, parks, sky, wildlife)
  4. Architecture/Urban Design (plazas, buildings, neighborhoods, boulevards)
  5. Businesses & Organizations (businesses, non-profits, schools, clubs)

Photo contest winners will be chosen by a committee of community judges awarding 1st & 2nd place prizes, in addition, there will be an online voting component for the general public to vote for the People’s Choice Awards.

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