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2nd Annual

Idaho Photo Contest

We Found Our Thing.
Show Us Yours.

Submissions for this year's contest are now closed.
Stay tuned for the announcement of winners on June 8, 2026.

Overview
Prizes
How to Enter
Rules
FAQs

We Want to See Idaho in Action

Last year you blew us away with nearly 1,200 stunning landscape and nature photos. This year, we're flipping the lens — We want to see you in action enjoying all that Idaho’s Great Outdoors have to offer

We’re looking for stunning images of YOU, Idahoans, enjoying everything we love about our great state. Show us your best action shots of Idahoans enjoying the outdoors. Skiing fresh powder. Casting a line at sunrise. Mountain biking a singletrack. Floating down the river. Playing pickleball in the park. Riding a side-by-side through the backcountry. If it's Idaho and it's fun, we want to see it. With 13 winners and cash prizes up to $500, your photo could earn a spot in our 2027 Westmark calendar.

April 6 – May 22, 2026
Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced June 8.
13 Winners
1 grand prize, 3 seasonal winners & 9 runner-ups featured in our calendar.
$500 Grand Prize
The grand prize winner takes home $500 and a 16x20 framed print.
Open to All
Amateurs and pros alike could enter. A Westmark membership was not required.
See the Prizes

What You Could Win

13 winning photos will be featured in our 2027 Westmark calendar — plus cash prizes, goody bags, and a framed print.

Grand Prize

$500 Cash

  • $500 cash prize
  • 16x20 framed print of your photo
  • Featured on the calendar cover & as your season's winner
  • Showcased on social media & in branches

1 overall grand prize winner

Seasonal Winners

$50 Cash

  • $50 cash prize
  • Westmark goody bag
  • Featured in our 2027 calendar
  • Showcased on social media & in branches

3 seasonal winners (one per remaining season)

Runner-Ups

Goody Bag

  • Westmark goody bag
  • Featured in our 2027 calendar
  • Showcased on social media & in branches

9 runner-up winners for the remaining calendar months

How to Enter

How entries worked for this year's contest. Submissions are now closed.

1. Snap Your Shot

Grab your best photos of Idahoans doing Idaho things — hiking, skiing, fishing, biking, floating, riding, or anything in between. Phone pics and pro cameras are both welcome.

2. Submitted Online

Entrants uploaded photos through our official submission form, including a description, the location where each photo was taken, and the season it represented. Up to 4 photos were allowed — one per season.

3. Win Big

Winners will be announced on June 8th. All entrants will be notified whether they won or not. The grand prize winner takes home $500 and a framed print!

Submissions Are Closed

Thank you to everyone who entered between April 6 and May 22, 2026. The contest is no longer accepting new photos. Stay tuned for the announcement of winners on June 8, 2026.

What We're Looking For

This year it's all about the people. Show us Idahoans living their best Idaho life.

Winter

Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sledding, fat biking

Spring

Hiking, rock climbing, fishing, trail running, horseback riding, camping

Summer

Boating, paddle boarding, wake surfing, mountain biking, rafting, swimming

Fall

Hunting, side-by-sides, kayaking, backpacking, pickleball, bird watching

Rules & Requirements

Everything you need to know about the contest.

Who Could Enter

  • Was open to everyone — amateur or professional
  • Phone photos, pro cameras, and drones accepted
  • You do not need to be a Westmark member
  • All skill levels welcome

Photo Requirements

  • Must feature people doing Idaho activities
  • Must be taken in Idaho
  • Must be a photo taken by you — no AI-generated images
  • Include a description and location
  • Photo can be from any time period

Submission Limits

  • Up to 4 photos per person — one per season
  • No collages
  • Portrait or landscape orientation accepted
  • Landscape orientation preferred for printing

Please Avoid

  • Heavy filters, text overlays, or graphics
  • Watermarks (for print-quality purposes)
  • AI-generated or stock images
  • Photos not taken in Idaho

All entries were required to sign a waiver and photo release granting Westmark permission to use submitted photos for calendar, marketing, social media, and office decor purposes. Full contest terms were provided on the official submission form.

Nearly 1,200 Entries. Incredible Talent.

Our first Idaho Photo Contest blew us away with stunning landscapes, wildlife, and nature photos from across the state. Those winning photos are now featured in our 2026 Westmark calendar — hanging in homes and offices across Idaho.

Thank you to everyone who got in the frame for this year's contest. Same great prizes, brand new theme.

View Last Year's Gallery
2025 Grand Prize Winner — Bishop House Old Penitentiary, Boise

2025 Grand Prize Winner by Nette Shaff

Frequently Asked Questions

The contest ran for 6 weeks from April 6 through May 22, 2026. Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced on June 8, 2026 — stay tuned!

  • Grand Prize (1 winner): $500 cash, a 16x20 framed print of your photo, and your photo featured on the calendar cover and as the winner of your season.
  • Seasonal Winners (3 winners): $50 cash, a Westmark goody bag, and your photo featured in our 2027 calendar.
  • Runner-Ups (9 winners): A Westmark goody bag and your photo featured in our 2027 calendar.
All 13 winning photos will be featured in the 2027 Westmark calendar and may also be used on social media, our website, in branches, and in marketing materials, with credit given to the photographer.

This year's theme was Idaho people doing Idaho activities. We asked for action shots of Idahoans enjoying the outdoors — skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, paddle boarding, rock climbing, riding side-by-sides, playing pickleball, and more. Photos had to be taken in Idaho. Entrants could only submit photos they owned the rights to — no AI-generated images, no collages. Portrait or landscape orientation was accepted, but landscape was preferred for printing. Heavy filters, text overlays, and watermarks were discouraged.

The contest was open to photographers of all skill levels — phone photos, professional cameras, and drone shots were all accepted. A Westmark membership was not required.

During the submission period, entrants could submit up to 4 photos — one per season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).

The submission period has ended. Photos were submitted through Westmark's official online form (also shared on our social channels), with a description, the location where each photo was taken, and a signed waiver and photo release.

No! Photos can be taken at any time as long as they were taken in Idaho and feature people doing Idaho activities. Dust off those old favorites!

Winners will be announced on June 8th. All entrants will receive notification of whether they won or not. Winners will also be announced on our social media channels.

Winning photos will be featured in our 2027 Westmark calendar. They may also be used for brochures, office decor, our website, digital signage, and social media — with photographer credit given when possible.

Yes, you retain ownership of your photo. However, by entering the contest, you grant Westmark Credit Union permission to use your photo for calendar, marketing, and promotional purposes. We'll give credit to the photographer when possible.

No worries — just email us at westmark@westmark.org and we'll help you sort it out.

Thank You, Idaho Photographers

Submissions for the 2nd Annual Idaho Photo Contest are now closed. We appreciate every entry that celebrated Idahoans in action. Stay tuned for the announcement of winners on June 8, 2026.