The 34th Amateur Photo Contest winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

The entries can be viewed on the GRC Flicker website at: www.flickr.com/photos/geothermalresourcescouncil

The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Member Meeting and Awards Luncheon, the climax to the 37th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo being held at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from September 29 –October 2. The theme for this year's meeting is "A Global Resource, from Larderello to Las Vegas".

The first place winner will receive $150, second place - $100, and third place - $75. Honorable Mention photos will receive certificates.

Photographs on any subject related to geothermal energy were submitted such as geothermal energy production, EGS, Direct Use and geothermal heat pumps. These included photos of well testing, drilling, operation of geothermal equipment, newly developed equipment, or plant operation, construction of a geothermal plant or plant site, and geological areas or surface manifestations (holding potential for geothermal exploration or development).

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About the Geothermal Resources Council:

With the experience and dedication of its diverse, international membership bolstering a more than 40-year track record, the Geothermal Resources Council has built a solid reputation as the world's preeminent geothermal association. The GRC serves as a focal point for continuing professional development for its members through its outreach, information transfer and education services.

For more information, please visit www.geothermal.org.

Get your daily geothermal news at Global Geothermal News [globalgeothermalnews.com]. Become a fan on Facebook [www.facebook.com/GeothermalResourcesCouncil]. Follow GRC on Twitter [@GRC2001]. Check out GRC's YouTube Channel [www.youtube.com/GeothermalCouncil]. See geothermal photos on GRC's Flicker page. [www.flickr.com/photos/geothermalresourcescouncil]

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