Picture Your Watershed
Annual Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest showcases the communities, culture, and natural beauty of the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed!
Vote for the 2024 People’s Choice Award
January 1 - January 31
Picture Your Watershed 2025
July 1 - December 31
From gorgeous landscapes to incredible wildlife to wet and wild fun, each year our contest receives hundreds of stunning submissions. Together, these images celebrate so much of what makes our watershed a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Best of all, these photos help further TWF’s mission to protect and improve water quality in our local lakes and streams!
The annual contest runs July 1 – December 31.
Voting is now open for the 2024 People’s Choice Award! Vote for your favorites once per day, now through January 31.
Photo Contest Details
Who Can Enter
The contest is open to participants of all ages.
What to Enter
Images that showcase the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed.
Contest Categories
Participants can submit photos in one or more categories!
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Lovin' the Lakes
People engaged in lake activities
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Wet 'n Wildlife
Animals and other wildlife
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Nature's Studio
Landscapes and watery scenes
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Pollution Solutions
People and projects that protect local lakes
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Memories of the Lakes
Vintage photos of life on our local lakes
How to Enter
Each photo must be submitted through our online submission portal.
Please read the full photo contest rules and legal conditions before entering your work.
Eligibility & Judging
Entries can originate in any format — including but not limited to photo prints, digital files, color transparencies, etc — so long as they are submitted electronically. You can enter previously published photos as long as you retain rights to the material (see full rules for more about your rights).
A panel of judges will select one winner in each of the five categories. Additionally, the public will select one People’s Choice Award winner, based on popular vote.
Deadlines
Entries must be submitted between July 1 and December 31.
Voting for the People’s Choice Awards runs January 1 – January 31.
All awards are announced in February!
Questions?
Email communications@watershedfoundation.org for assistance.
Ready to Picture Your Watershed?