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Come one, come all\u2014enter Esri's new Storytelling with Maps Contest. The deadline to submit entries is June 8, 2015.","pdf":{"host_remotely":true,"file":"","file_url":""},"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Enter Esri's Storytelling with Maps Contest<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>What:<\/strong>\u00a0Storytelling with Maps Contest\r\n<strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0Now through June 8, 2015\r\n<strong>More information:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/landing-pages\/story-maps\/contest\">Storytelling with Maps Contest<\/a>\u00a0site to enter."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"Calling all creative mappers! Esri is sponsoring the\u00a0Storytelling with Maps Contest. You can submit your best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/\">story map<\/a>\u00a0for a chance at prizes and peer recognition at the 2015\u00a0Esri User Conference (Esri UC), the largest gathering of GIS software users in the world. Contestants can submit up to three new or existing maps between now and 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on June 8."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"\"We're looking for maps that grab people's attention and make a lasting impression,\" said Allen Carroll, leader of the Esri Story Maps team. So what goes into making a good story map, especially a winning one? Being imaginative and interested in your topic, choosing the proper story map app, and paying attention to detail, according to several of\u00a0last year's contest winners and a judge."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":237422,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"\"If you are passionate about the subject, it can really get the creative juices flowing,\" said Rupert Essinger, an Esri product engineer who served as one of the judges for the 2014 contest.\r\n\r\nSubmissions will be judged on a range of factors, including design, user experience, impact, and overall creativity with an interesting and engaging story. Winners will be awarded first-, second-, and third-place prizes in five categories: Travel\/Destinations\/ Recreation; Infrastructure\/Planning\/Government; Science\/Technology\/Education; Culture\/History\/Events; and Conservation\/Environment\/Sustainability.\r\n\r\nOne grand prize will be awarded to the best overall story map entry, as determined by the contest judges. Here are the prizes:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Grand Prize\/Best Overall:<\/strong>\u00a0A one-year ArcGIS Online subscription for five users plus a plaque and a certificate<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>First Prize:<\/strong>\u00a0A GoPro camera plus a plaque and a certificate<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Second Prize:<\/strong>\u00a0A copy of\u00a0<em>Cartographica Extraordinaire: The Historical Map Transformed<\/em>\u00a0published by Esri Press plus a plaque and a certificate<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Third Prize:<\/strong>\u00a0A copy of\u00a0<em>Cartographica Extraordinaire: The Historical Map Transformed<\/em>\u00a0plus a plaque and a certificate<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAll entries must make use of one of the Esri Story Map apps such as Story Map Tour, Story Map Journal, and Story Map Shortlist. Your story map may be hosted in ArcGIS Online or on another server. Contest participants may\u2014and are encouraged to\u2014customize the story map apps to suit their needs. 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