2024 Photography Contest

Promoting the beauty of our local rivers and raising funds for Winyah Rivers Alliance and our RIVERKEEPER® Programs, our 2024 Photography Contest opens on June 1st through September 30th.

Check out our 2023 winning photographs here>>

Rules for Entering:

1. The contest is open to everyone. Emphasis in judging will be given to photographs that show the splendor and charm of our local rivers and ecosystems.
2. Each contestant may enter as many photographs as desired. Entry fee is $11.00 per photograph.
3. Entry Categories are: a) Georgetown County Heritage (iconic); b) Scenic; c) Wildlife
4. The photographs should have been taken in North or South Carolina (note: for the Georgetown County category, the photo must be taken in Georgetown County, SC)
5. Each contestant agrees to allow Winyah Rivers Alliance, and its sponsors, to use their entries, without compensation, to promote our goal. This may include exhibition, calendar, and fundraising. All entrants will retain the right to their work.
6. To enter, go to https://client.smarterentry.com/WinyahRivers No need to resize your image; the website will resize it to fit. Should your image win, a TIFF or PSD file at 300 PPI must be made available for printing purposes.
7. Winners will be contacted prior to, and announced at, our River Celebration fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, October 12th, 4-7 pm, at the Riverside Club in Conway.
8. The following awards will be presented: Best of Show – $150.00; 1st Place in each category – $100.00; Second and third place winners will also receive prizes. Winners are eligible for only one prize.
9. All entries must be received by September 30th.
10. For questions, email winyahrivers@winyahrivers.org

We are grateful to our 2024 Contest Sponsors: 803 LABS, Inc. and the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation.