This year the World Customs Organization is running the third edition of the Photo Competition in which a Member Customs administration will win an award for a photograph showing its services in line with this year’s theme of Customs in the 21st Century. The 20 best photos will be exhibited in the WCO Headquarters building at the Organization’s 117th/118th Council Sessions in June 2011, and an award will be presented to the representative of the winning Customs administration during the sessions.This is a fantastic chance to really understand the progress made over the years in Customs and also to encourage staff participation and awareness in our field.

The competition is open to all active WCO Member Customs administrations. The objective is to reward a Customs administration which has been able, through a photograph, to portray Customs in the 21st Century. Customs has indeed changed over the years so the idea behind this year’s theme is to reflect upon this evolution.

SARS officers will be notified shortly of the details. The competition closes mid- May 2011.