Our communities

With deep roots in Saskatchewan we are committed to helping grow our local community stronger. With community-minded individuals on our team we contribute to and help raise money for the specific causes and events we feel most passionate about.  We aim not only to help our clients lead healthier and happier lives but to help the rest of our community do so too.  

We want to highlight our community and as such will be running a Harvest Sask Photo Contest running until September 14, 2023.

2023 Harvest Sask Photo Contest

2022 Harvest Sask Photo Contest FINALISTS

Contest Rules:

This contest is open to amateur and professional photographers. No entry fee or purchase is required. Three prizes will be awarded (1st, 2nd, 3rd).

Ideas for photos:

• Meals in the field
• People & Places
• Prairie skies & weather
• Machinery & Operations
• Landscape

Submitting entries: Submit your photos online at admin@johnstoninsurance.ca or via our social platforms (Twitter, Facebook or Instagram). Include the name and address or email address of the photographer, specify the location (ie: Elrose, Coleville, Plenty, Rosetown, Eston, Saskatoon) of each photograph. Please note that Johnston Insurance may place your photos in their social media and website at its discretion. By digitally submitting your photographs, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand and abide by all contest rules and regulations.

Criteria:

• Individuals may submit multiple photographs.
• All photographs or video must have been taken within the province of Saskatchewan prior to the closing date of the contest.
• While there are no specific timeframe restrictions, entries should not look dated.
• Submissions that depict nudity, violent acts or unsafe practices (eg. improper handling of or interaction with wildlife, no lifejacket visible in a boating photo, no seatbelts while driving, etc.) will not be accepted. Johnston Insurance reserves the right to reject any submission it deems inappropriate.

Video:

Video submissions may consist of edited footage or one continuous shot. Do not include graphics, animations or text. Do not include still images or slideshows in the submission. Maximum three video submissions per contestant.

Eligibility: This contest is intended for participation of Saskatchewan residents. The winner must have reached the age of majority in their province.

Contest Dates: Entries must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. CST on September 14th, 2023.

Submission: Submit your videos via email at admin@johnstoninsurance.ca or via our social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, or Instagram).

Rights: Photographic and video submissions remain the property of the photographer/videographer. Johnston Insurance reserves full usage rights of all entries in perpetuity, without cost, for use in promotional materials in print and online forms. Johnston Insurance reserves the right to showcase photos and video indefinitely on the website and contest promotional material. Johnston Insurance rights shall not include the sale of submitted material to other parties or other commercial use. Credits will be provided where possible at Johnston Insurance’s discretion.

Photo/Video Releases: Winning entrants must be able to supply a signed release for any identifiable person or persons in the entries, or their guardians, if requested. Failure to provide model releases, if requested, will result in disqualification of the entry.

Prizes: Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded with no substitutions, whether in cash or otherwise, except at the sponsor’s sole discretion. The sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equivalent or greater value if a prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

Announcement of Winners: Selection of the winners will be made by October 2023. The names of prize winners, along with the winning photography, will be published on Johnston Insurance’s website following the announcement of winners. Winning photography may also be featured in Johnston Insurance print materials and may be featured in other media or public events.

Prize Release: By entering this contest, participants consent to the use of their names, images, likenesses and photographs of themselves, without compensation, in any publicity carried out in any media by or on behalf of Johnston Insurance.

Miscellaneous: Employees of Johnston Insurance, and participating sponsors and their families are excluded from participating in this contest. The decisions of the contest organizers are final and binding in all matters related to this contest.