Friends of Hagerman NWR Annual Nature Photo Contest 

The Annual Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (HNWR) Nature Photography Contest sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels. Children are encouraged to enter and compete in the Beginner category. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded in multiple divisions and categories, with a unique Best in Show for Youth.

Judges are asked to consider composition, originality, and visual impact. Winning photographs will be announced at the Second Saturday presentation in November.

Overview

• Registrations are accepted through midnight on September 30th.
• Youth are participants that will not reach 18 years of age before October 1 this year.
• Photographs must have been taken within the boundaries of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge within the past five calendar years.
• Photographs may be taken with any electronic equipment – such as camera, smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
• There are two divisions: Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced. All youth participants will be judged in the Beginner category.
• There are six categories: Artistic, Birds, Flora/Macro, Monochrome, Landscape, and Wildlife

• We would love to see more landscape photographs. Try your skill at Monochrome (e.g., black and white) photo.

The following awards will be presented:

• First Place, Second Place, and Third Place in each category in each division. Winning participants will receive a ribbon. First place winners will receive $25 in addition to a ribbon.

• Best in Show. Winning participant will receive $50 and a ribbon. Best in Show is selected from the first-place winners in each division/category.
• Best in Show Youth. Winning participant will receive $25 and a ribbon. Best in Show Youth is selected from all youth participants’ photographs.

Click on Photo Contest Tips for suggestions on how to get an impactful image.

 Rules and Entry Instructions

Become a Member of the photo club to save on entries fees for the photo contest.

View photos and names of the past winners.

• 2024 Photo Contest Winners.
• 2023 Photo Contest Winners.
• 2022 Photo Contest Winners.
• 2021 Photo Contest Winners.
• 2020 Photo Contest Winners.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Events and activities hosted by the Friends of Hagerman are funded by donations and powered solely by volunteers.  There are no fees for admission to the refuge or parking. The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and you may drive on any road unless gated.

Kroger: Stop by the customer service desk at Kroger and link your Kroger Card to the Friends of Hagerman: the Friends will get rewards for every dollar you spend, at no cost to you.

Please add info@friendsofhagerman.org to your contacts to ensure delivery of registration confirmations, account information and the Featherless Flyer