It’s time to revisit your camera rolls to find your best Wilderness Volunteers photos for our 2024 Photo Contest! We have great prizes for the winners of some fun categories:

All Things Work  Pictures depicting project work, the tools used, hiking on the trail, etc., that were observed during a 2024 Wilderness Volunteers project.

All Things Nature   Pictures depicting the wildlife, flowers, plants, trees, weather, etc., found or observed during a 2024 Wilderness Volunteers project.

All Things Landscape –  Pictures capturing the landscapes experienced during a 2024 Wilderness Volunteers project.

Wild Card –  Pictures that depict an experience during a 2024 Wilderness Volunteers project. This can include camp life, chores, group shots, day off fun, etc.

*Click on the category links to submit.*

Official Contest Rules:

  • All submissions must include your full name and the 2024 project your image is from in the file title. Example: LizLemon_NewRiverGorge.jpg. We cannot stress this requirement enough; every year we are forced to disqualify stunning photos because this requirement is not met.
  • All submissions must be taken on a 2024 Wilderness Volunteers project.
  • All submissions must depict compliance with Leave No Trace ethics & principles and general safety practices.
  • Photos with added text, a series of photos submitted as one (a diptych, triptych, or collage style for example), or excessive editing will be ineligible for consideration.
  • The contest is open to all Wilderness Volunteers project participants and leaders, excluding WV staff, contest judges, and their families.
  • Photographs will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, and artistic merit. Awards will be selected by a panel of judges and all decisions are final.
  • Entries must be submitted to the appropriate gallery by 11:59 UTC on Sunday, January 12th, 2025.
  • Winners will be notified by email and Wilderness Volunteers is not responsible for lost or damaged prizes.
  • If you have any questions about this contest, please email info@wildernessvolunteers.org.

Prizes

  • GRAND PRIZE: FREE Wilderness Volunteers Project Fee for the 2025 Project Schedule ($375 value)
  • Winner in each category: YETI Tumbler + $25 gift card to Wilderness Volunteers Store