Capture the heart of rural living with our annual photo contest! This year's contest brings an exciting twist with a change to spotlight both creativity and community involvement: one Grand Prize winner will be selected based on photographic/artistic skill (selected by third party judges), while three additional winners will be chosen using our normal online voting process. Whether you’re submitting your best shot or cheering on your favorite entries, this year’s contest celebrates talent, storytelling, and the voices of our community.
Grand Prize
$600
1st Place
$300
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
Entry Period:
January 26, 2026 - September 28, 2026
Voting Period:
October 5, 2026 - October 16, 2026
2025 Entries
Flying in Sequence
An Old Cold Rice Mill
Blue Berry Bird
Holly went to check on all the equipment.
Boer goat baby in the snow.
Wondering what makes a winning photograph? Take a look at our previous contest winners below.
Past Winners
2024 Grand Prize
2024 2nd Place
2024 3rd Place
2023 Grand Prize
2023 2nd Place
2023 3rd Place
2022 Grand Prize
2022 2nd Place
2022 3rd Place
2021 Grand Prize
2021 2nd Place
2021 3rd Place
2020 Grand Prize
2020 2nd Place
2020 3rd Place
2019 Grand Prize
2019 2nd Place
2019 3rd Place
2025 Grand Prize
2025 2nd Place
2025 3rd Place
