In conjunction with the 2018 Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show, the City of Tuscaloosa will hold a “serving others” photo contest for area high school students. Finalists will be honored at the 2018 pilot’s reception on April 13.

The contest is open to all high school students within Tuscaloosa County. Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, originality and relation to theme. All photos must be accompanied by a relevant 500-word essay. 

All qualified contest entries will be awarded an air square for the 2018 Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show on Sunday, April 15. The air square is a reserved section near show center that will accommodate up to five guests. 

To be considered, contest entries must be received by March 23. Entries can be dropped off at the Curry Environmental Services Center, 3440 Kauloosa Ave. Applicants must submit their entry on a USB drive labeled with their name.  

Fifteen finalists will be selected. Each finalist will receive two tickets to the Regional Air Show pilot’s reception – one for themselves and one for their parent or guardian. 

The reception will be held on April 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway. Air Show pilots, including U.S. Navy Blue Angels, will be in attendance. 

For more information about the 2018 Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show and the contest, visit tuscaloosaregionalairshow.com.