Third Annual Best of Wilsonville Photo Contest Now Underway

February 6, 2024 — Calling all amateur and professional photographers: The City of Wilsonville's third annual “Best of Wilsonville" Photo Contest is now underway.

Help us celebrate the beauty that lies everywhere within our community! Share your own unique perspective on life in Wilsonville. All original photographs are eligible for prizes, including a $100 gift card (to the Wilsonville retailer of your choice) for the photo judged Best Overall. Up to 10 category winners will also be awarded prizes (to be determined by contest operators).

Winning submissions may be featured on the City's social media channels, or in publications, including the Annual Report, the 2024-25 FY Budget, and the 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

TO ENTER: Upload your photo on Instagram with the hashtag #BestofWilsonville or visit Let’s Talk, Wilsonville!” and click the "Enter Your Photos" tab on the contest page.

  • Photos are to be judged on quality, creativity and how well they capture Wilsonville.
  • Categories may be merged or eliminated if there are an insufficient number of entries.
  • Photos must be taken in Wilsonville.

CATEGORIES: (Entrants may assign submissions to a category, or category to be determined by judges)

  • "Explore Wilsonville" – Photos fit for a tourism brochure, from any local restaurant, retailer, hotel, iconic location and/or local attraction.
  • Scenescapes – Any and all scenic landscapes (rainbows, fall leaves, clouds, mountains, river, sunset).
  • Up-Close / Abstract / Patterns – Any item of interest in closer focus.
  • Parks, Trails and Trees – Share the natural beauty you’ve discovered in Wilsonville’s parks, trails or nature areas.
  • Flowers (new category) – Show us what's blooming!
  • Wilsonville Wildlife – In which you feature the creatures you encounter outdoors.
  • People at Play – Whether you’re in a City park, or your own backyard or neighborhood, let’s see some fun.
  • Pets of Wilsonville – All pets welcome! Show us your dogs, cats, horses, fish, birds, flamingos, otters and unicorns.
  • Strictly City – Photos that prominently include amenities/resources provided by the City and agency partners - Library, SMART Transit, Parks & Rec. programs, Willamette Water Treatment Plant, Republic Services, PGE charging stations, Community Center, West Linn-Wilsonville School District, Wilsonville Police, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, etc.
  • Vintage ‘Ville – Have any cool old photos that show Wilsonville as it once was? Let's see 'em!

There is no fee to enter; entrants may submit up to 20 entries. Entrants accept and agree to be bound by Official Rules provided here.

All submissions are to be judged by a panel of City staff. Winners are to be announced no later than April 1. Last year’s winners are showcased here.

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