Calendar Photo Contest

Enter the 2025 PUD Calendar Photo Contest

Submit your photos for this year’s PUD Calendar Photo Contest. The deadline to submit photos is September 5, 2024.

We typically receive about 300 photos for the contest. A panel of judges will select finalists for each season. Our customers will select the winning entries through a contest that will be held during the month of October. The results will be announced in November.

Cherry trees blooming along a gravel drive.
Cherry Blossoms

Who may enter

Anyone may enter the contest, but we may give preference to photos taken by PUD customers.

You may submit up to 10 photos, but we may limit each photographer to no more than two winning entries. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to enter the contest. There is no entry fee and no prize money is given.

What to enter

Color photos that were taken in Columbia County and are appropriately sized for printing at 12.25 inches wide by 9.25 inches high. Photos should depict the scenic beauty of the county. The calendar features horizontal photos. Vertical photos will not be accepted.

How to enter

  • Fill out the form below and upload your photos. Please include a description for each of the photos you upload.
  • Submit a contest entry form and the original digital file with a minimum resolution of 2,775 pixels by 3,675 pixels. If the file size is less than 10MB, you may email your submissions to coordinator Kyle Boggs. Or you may provide them on a CD or DVD, or provide a link to download them from a file transfer service.
  • An 8 x 10 or larger print of the photo. If your photo is selected, you will need to provide the original photo or the digital file. (prints will not be returned) 
  • Mail entries to: Columbia River PUD, PO Box 1193, St. Helens, OR 97051.

Calendar Contest Entries

  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 60 MB, Max. files: 10.
    Upload your photos here. On Apple devices you may need to double tap the upload button.
  • File Name or Photo DescriptionDate TakenLocation Taken 
    This information helps us determine which category in which to place your photo. Please click the "add row" button for each photo you upload.

Photo release forms

If the photo you submit has identifiable people in it, you must submit signed photo releases from them. (If the photo depicts minors, you must obtain written authorization from a parent or guardian.) Download a photo release form.

A red barn is reflected in a pond, which also has ducks swimming in it.
Barn Reflection

Photo contest entry forms

Photo Contest Entry Form

Photo Release Form (if there are recognizable people in your photo)

Please note: If there are recognizable people in your photo(s), you must submit signed photo releases for them. A parent or guardian must provide written authorization for any photograph of minors.

Questions?

For more information, please contact PUD Communication & Public Relations Specialist Kyle Boggs at (503) 366-3243 or by email.