We want to see some of the best photographs of you and your participants abroad. A $500 JW Pepper or Amazon gift card will be awarded to the Group Leader with the most compelling photos. How To Enter Go to WeTransfer and upload 10 of your best tour photos. Be sure to include your name and your group ID in your message. Share your pictures with encoretours@acis.com. Then send us an email at encoretours@acis.com to confirm receipt. Contest Details The Group Photo Contest is for 2016 group leaders who have traveled with Encore Tours between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016. DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2016. Need help or have a question? Email us at encoretours@acis.com Grand Prize $500 gift card to JW Pepper or Amazon! The winners will be announced on Facebook in September. Encore will also contact winners by email and may request high resolution copies of the winning photos.
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