Wicomico County Tourism Photo Contest submission deadline is Sept. 1

Amateur and professional photographers have the opportunity to submit photos that demonstrate the lifestyle, beauty and assets of Wicomico County for Wicomico County Tourism’s 2017 Photo Contest.

The submission deadline is approaching. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. It is free to participate.

Photos can be of anything taken in Wicomico County in the past two years, although some suggested topics include nature and the outdoors, culture, shopping, food and drink, wineries and breweries, festivals and events, and history. The contest is open to photographers ages 18 and older.

The first place prize is $500 and the winner’s photograph displayed on the Wicomico Tourism website, in a Wicomico Tourism e-newsletter and in Wicomico County Tourism’s 2018 Visitor’s and Relocation Guide. Second and third place winners will be awarded $250 and $100, respectively, with the opportunity for their winning photographs to be displayed on the tourism website and in the guide.

Full photo contest rules and an online entry form can be found at www.WicomicoTourism.org.