Youth Photo Contest
Cancelled for 2020
Youth Photo Contest
Cancelled for 2020
The 2020 Youth Photography Contest has been suspended due to COVID-19 and following state guidelines to stay home to stay safe.
Photographs will be accepted only from the original photographer who must be 10 to 18 years old and taken within the boundaries of the Refuge in public accessible areas. Wildlife and plants must not be disturbed. Any refuge scene including wildlife, plants, or scenic landscape is eligible. Judges will give extra consideration to a diversity of flora, fauna and scenic content. Winners will be eligible for a maximum of two (2) prizes per contest year, only one (1) of which may be in the top three placements.
Contest Prizes:
- 1st Place: $200 Gift Card for Photo Supply
- 2nd Place: $100 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
- 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
- 9 Honorable Mentions: $25 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
- All entrants receive a 1-year family membership to the Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards!
Submit your photos and see complete submission requirements and terms at Pro Photo Supply's Contest Page
Contest winner's photos will be displayed in different locations in the Vancouver area each month for one year.
2019 Youth Photo Contest Winner Display Locations:
April 2019 - Cascade Park Library
May 2019 - Pro Photo Supply
Photo Contest Winners Archive. Click the year to see the winning photos from that year.
The 2020 Youth Photography Contest has been suspended due to COVID-19 and following state guidelines to stay home to stay safe.
Photographs will be accepted only from the original photographer who must be 10 to 18 years old and taken within the boundaries of the Refuge in public accessible areas. Wildlife and plants must not be disturbed. Any refuge scene including wildlife, plants, or scenic landscape is eligible. Judges will give extra consideration to a diversity of flora, fauna and scenic content. Winners will be eligible for a maximum of two (2) prizes per contest year, only one (1) of which may be in the top three placements.
Contest Prizes:
- 1st Place: $200 Gift Card for Photo Supply
- 2nd Place: $100 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
- 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
- 9 Honorable Mentions: $25 Gift Card for Pro Photo Supply
- All entrants receive a 1-year family membership to the Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards!
Submit your photos and see complete submission requirements and terms at Pro Photo Supply's Contest Page
Contest winner's photos will be displayed in different locations in the Vancouver area each month for one year.
2018 Youth Photo Contest Winner Display Locations:
June 2018 - New Seasons Market Fishers Landing, Vancouver
July 2018 - Camas Public Library
August 2018 -
September 2018 - Washougal Hardware
October 2018 - Water Education and Resources Center Vancouver
November 2018 - Camas High School
January 2019 - Columbia Credit Union - Washougal
April 2019 - Cascade Park Library
May 2019 - Pro Photo Supply
Photo Contest Winners Archive. Click the year to see the winning photos from that year. Photo below is the 1st place winner of our 2018 contest, Quan Ho from Camas HS.