Maryland DNR extends photo contest deadline to August 26
The competition offers higher cash prizes for the first place winners
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is extending the deadline for submitting its Maryland Natural Resources Photo Contest 2024Photographers have until August 26 at 5 p.m. to submit their photos for the contest, which offers cash prizes, state park admission tickets and publication in the 2025 DNR Nature Calendar.
The contest is judged by seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall. First, second and third place winners are selected for each seasonal category. A grand prize winner is selected from this group. The 2025 Photo Contest offers larger cash prizes this year – $700 for the grand prize winner and $100 for each seasonal first place winner. All first place winners receive a one-year Maryland State Park and Trail Passport.
In addition to the winners selected by the department, there will be a “fan favorite” chosen by popular vote on Facebook. The photo with the most “likes” will be printed in the calendar and will receive free calendars and a State Park Passport.
All winners will be published in the 2025 calendar and will receive free copies.
Photos must be submitted online at the DNR website. There is an entry fee of $10 for up to three photos and $3 for each additional entry. Winners will be announced in early fall.
