The contest remains open to the public. Photos will be used in published materials giving credit to the photographers and locations along with prizes awarded for winners in each category. Photos can be of plants, animals, landscapes, scenery, and historic structures all within Pender County. Entries will be accepted through 5:00 PM on Monday, May 3, 2021.
“The contest continues with the categories for adult amateur, adult professional, as well as with a 15 and under amateur youth category,” states Zachary White, Pender County Parks and Recreation. “We had great participation with the 2020 Nature Photography Contest, we are excited to host this contest once again.”
“This contest is a great way to continue capturing and sharing the beauty of Pender County,” states Olivia Dawson, Pender County Tourism. “We are once again looking for some of your best high-resolution digital photos of nature taken in Pender County.”
Submitted photos must be taken between June 2020 and April 2021. All entrants must complete an entry form submitting one entry form per photo with a maximum of 3 photos per person. Photos in the adult amateur and youth category may not be digitally altered, with the exception of cropping. The professional category may digitally alter their photographs. Only digital entries will be accepted, and photos must be the property of the entrant.
Winners will be announced no later than Friday, May 14, 2021. Winning entrants will be contacted by phone and/or e-mail.
For more information on rules, use, eligibility & entry form visit www.visitpender.com or https://penderpr.recdesk.com/.
Entry Form Link: https://form.jotform.com/201138489641054
For more information contact:
Pender County Parks & Recreation Department (910) 259.1330 or the Tourism Office (910)259.1278
