The Annual Micrograph Competition!
The HOOKEd on Microscopy Light Micrograph Competition is sponsored by the Light Imaging Facility and is open to the public with the intent of celebrating the importance of light microscopy for both art and scientific advancement. Prizes up to $300 are awarded in 3 categories: the Experts' Choice category, the People's Choice category, and the Pawsitive Image Category. The 2023 winners may be viewed here. Visit the Clemson Light Imaging Facility Facebook page to view all previous submissions and winners. Contact us at imaging@clemson.edu for questions.
The 2024 Annual HOOKEd on Microscopy Light Micrograph Contest is now closed to submissions!
View the entries here! Judging for Experts' and People's Choice categories has commenced!
For more information on official rules and regulations, click here!
Experts' Choice Category
All submitted images will be given a score by our expert panel. The images that receive the highest 3 scores will win first, second, and third place prizes.
1st place winner - $300
2nd place winner - $200
3rd place winner - $100
People's Choice Category
All submitted images will be voted on via Qualtrics. The top 5 most voted on via the public and at least 5 images selected by CLIF Staff will proceed as semifinalists. The semifinalists will be displayed at our voting events during the Fall, via Qualtrics and at Clemson University in various locations. At the conclusion of the contest, the image with the MOST total votes will be selected as the winner.
People's Choice winner - $100
Pawsitive Image Category
A Pawsitive Image Prize will be awarded from the pool of micrographs affiliated with Clemson University.
Pawsitive Image winner - $100
