Benton County has kicked-off a photo contest – they’re inviting folks to share a favorite photo they’ve taken of the places, people, and even animals of our County. There’s a small amount of prize money to add to the fun.
Why the contest. Well, your photo might be used in the Comprehensive Plan document or another digital or print publication to show how our community members and visitors experience the natural and built environments of Benton County.
Submitted photos may be used by the County in social media posts, websites, digital documents, and print publications related to public services provided. All image creators will be credited.
Your photo could be used even if it is not a contest winner. Photos could be used prior to the submission deadline.
Eligibility, how to enter
Anyone can enter – you don’t need to be a resident of Benton County. All photos must be taken within County limits – the location has to be indicated in submission form. Multiple entries are allowed.
Go to https://bit.ly/benton360 to complete the online entry form and upload your photo submission.
The submission deadline is Friday, August 8, here a few more specifics…
Required specs
- File format: JPG/JPEG saved or exported at maximum quality.
- Dimensions: at least 1920 pixels on the long edge.
- Portrait orientation, landscape orientation, and square crop all welcome.
Prizes
All submitted photos will be reviewed by a panel of County employees, and 10 finalists will be selected. Community members will be invited to vote on their favorites from the pool of finalists. Three prizes will be awarded:
- First Place: $100
- Second Place: $65
- Third Place: $35
Winners will be notified by email by September 5, 2025
For more information on the Benton 360 Photo Contest, visit https://bit.ly/benton360
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