Best In Snow - Vermont State Parks Winter Photo Contest

A snowmobiler grooms the trail at Seyon Lodge State Park - Tiffany Soukup

Vermont State Parks is pleased to announce the 2021 Best In Snow - Vermont State Parks Photo Contest. Contrary to what you might think, Vermont State Parks stay open for use all year long. Parks are great places to go for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, fat biking, snowmobiling and more. We are seeking your best winter shots in VT State Parks!

We are looking for high quality images in Vermont State Parks during the winter season from any year. There are two categories for the contest: scenic landscapes and action shots. Photos should feature portraits of people recreating in parks or scenic views from within the parks. 

Prizes issued in each category: 

 $50 Vermont State Parks gift card

2 – 10-punch pass card

 Please read the guidelines below before entering. All photographs must adhere to these standards.

Eligibility

The contest is open to the general public, including amateur and professional photographers and current VT Dept of Forests, Parks, and Recreation staff and volunteers as well. All photos must be taken within a Vermont State Park or State Forest.

 If you are a minor (under 18 years of age) you must obtain permission from your parent or legal guardian to enter and your parent or legal guardian must co-submit this entry form.

 All photos must be original and solely created by the submitting entrant. Entries that cannot be verified for authenticity (including missing, incomplete or incorrect contact information on the entry form) will result in disqualification of the entry. If a photo features actions or behaviors that are counter to state park policies and rules, these photos will be disqualified.

Deadlines

  • All photos must be submitted by 11:00pm February 21, 2021 for consideration.
  • The voting period will be from 12:00pm February 24 to 11:59pm March 3, 2021.
  • Winners will be announced as soon as practicable following the close of voting.

Photo Submission Rules

  • Each entrant may submit up to 3 photos.
  • Photos should be a minimum 2000px on longest side, no larger than 10MB.
  • Only PNG, JPG, JPEG files are supported.

 By submitting your work, you confirm that any individuals depicted have consented to being photographed and to the submission of their image to this contest. Additionally, you give Vermont State Parks permission to share your work for educational, informational, and promotional purposes in printed or online materials. Photos used in published materials will credit the photographer unless otherwise requested by the entrant.

Judging

Finalists from the pool of entries will be posted to Survey Money for voting. 

Click here to vote!

Voting will take place from 12:00pm February 24 to 11:59pm March 3, 2021. Winners will be announced as soon as practicable following the close of voting.  If for any reason the contest is not capable of being conducted as planned, including any causes beyond the control of the administers of the contest, reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, suspend, or terminate the contest without notice to the entrants and retain all photo entries.

Ready to enter? 

Head to our Best In Snow VT State Parks Photo Contest Entry Form

For more information, contact:

Kaitlin.Alford@vermont.gov


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