Calling all photographers

photo by Allen Rich

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge -- In order to increase awareness and appreciation of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, the Friends of Hagerman NWR is sponsoring a photography contest. Ribbons will be awarded for First, Second, and Third place in each of four categories in 2 divisions. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded for First Place in each category, and the single photo judged as “Best of Show”, and “Youth Best in Show”. Winners will be determined by a panel of judges, who will review the submitted photos without reference to entrant name.

Winners’ photographs will be displayed at the Refuge Visitor Center and published on the Friends of Hagerman web site. The Friends of Hagerman Nature Photo Contest Committee will coordinate and conduct the contest for the Refuge and Friends of Hagerman NWR.

CONTEST DEADLINE

Entries will be accepted from. Sept. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2020 via WeTransfer website. All entries must be submitted online by midnight Sept. 30th. THERE WILL BE NO DEADLINE EXTENSION!

All entries for the 2020 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Photography Contest will be submitted electronically in 2020 due to the current closure of the refuge Visitor Center.

For more information, including the rules of the contest, email: friendsofhagerman@gmail.com