Contest entry is a 2-step process.
If you simply need to pay for previous entry forms, click payment button to be directed to payment page.
*Photos are due by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm
If you'd prefer to mail a check please have it postmarked by February 4th..
Checks can be mailed to:
Northwoods Wildlife Center
8683 Blumenstein Road
Minocqua, WI 554548
Categories and Prizes
North American Wildlife: Any wildlife species native to North America, including all wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, etc. ( $100 First Prize, Photograph of the Year designation).
Naturescapes: Showcase the beauty of natural landscapes such as lakes, sunsets and sunrises, forest or mountain scenes, etc ($50 First Prize)
Bugs and Blooms: Close-up shots involving insects, flowers, plants or any combination ($50 First Prize)
People in Nature: Photos involving people enjoying the great outdoors. ($50 First Prize)
Pets: Any domestic species allowed - cats, dogs, birds, horses, chickens, snakes, etc! ($50 First Prize)
Eligibility: This is an amateur contest. Photographers that make 25% annual income through photography or consider themselves professional are not eligible for entry. No watermarks allowed to ensure unbiased voting. Northwoods Wildlife Center retains the right to remove entries for not adhering to contest rules.
Voting and Judging: Public voting will run Monday February 14th - February 18th culminating at our VIRTUAL Photo Gala on February 19th.
Visit Northwoods Wildlife Center's Website ( northwoodswildlifecenter.org) or Facebook page for access to voting page links during voting period.
Top 3 finishers in each category will be e-mailed a certificate of accomplishments following the close of People's Choice voting. Top 4 North American Wildlife photographs are eligible for the Photograph of the Year designation. The Photograph of the Year selection will be made by a panel of judges, based on criteria of creativity and photo quality.
Photographer's Release: You retain the rights to your images. By submitting a photograph, you acknowledge that you are the sole owner of the photograph being submitted. You permit Northwoods Wildlife Center to use your photograph in the Center's publications, website, press releases, social media, advertising, displays, educational materials and other marketing/fundraisers.
Contact us with questions at (715) 356-7400 or general@nothwoodswildlifecenter.org!
