https://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/environment/wild-about-shellharbour
We are thrilled to announce that the Wild Shellharbour Nature Photography Competition is back and will launch on Wednesday 5 June 2024 for World Environment Day(Opens in a new window).
Wild About Shellharbour provides a unique opportunity for Shellharbour City Council residents to celebrate their local natural environment and we invite you to enter photos taken in the Shellharbour region that showcase this year's theme 'Connecting with Country'.
Categories
There are two main categories and a people's choice, the following prizes are available category:
Prizes for 18 years and over age category
First prize in each theme is a 20 x 30 inch canvas print of your winning image professionally printed by PhotoMart and $200 cash.
Second prize in each theme is a 16 x 24 inch canvas print of your winning image professionally printed by PhotoMart and $100 cash.
Prizes for under 18 years category
First prize in each theme is a 20 x 30 inch canvas print of your winning image professionally printed by PhotoMart and $200 cash.
Second prize in each theme is a 16 x 24 inch canvas print of your winning image professionally printed by PhotoMart and $100 cash.
Peoples Choice prize
A People’s Choice winner (formal judging winners will be excluded) will be awarded by public vote in the 18yrs and over and under 18 years categories. Each People’s Choice winner will receive $100 cash.
One randomly selected public voter will also receive $100 cash.
Entires must be completed by Sunday 14 July 2024 by 11:59pm.
Please sumbit your photo entries here(Opens in a new window). If you have any issues with submitting your files please email your submissions to
wildaboutshellharbour@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au(Opens in a new window).
Read our frequently asked questions below or find the full terms and conditions here(Opens in a new window).
What is the theme for the 'Wild About Shellharbour' competition and what does it entail?
How many photos can I submit?
When will submissions close?
Do the photos have to be taken in Shellharbour?
Do I need consent for people pictured in my photos?
Can I manipulate original image?
Can I submit a drone image?
What are the guidelines for including images of native wildlife in my competition entry?
Who will be judging the competition?
How will the entries be judged?
What are the requirements for entering the under 18 category?
What permissions do I need to grant and what are the originality requirements for my entry?
Who is not eligible to enter the 'Wild About Shellharbour' competition?
Australian Competitions Club
