City of Gillette Parks Photo Contest

Summer Parks Photo Contest

Send in your best photos taken in a park in the City of Gillette between May 1, 2024 & September 30, 2024 and win!

Photo Contest Rules & Details

1. Rules
   1. Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Your submission of the photo is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder.
   2. Residents and non-residents are encouraged to submit photos.
   3. All photos must be taken in the grounds of a park in the city between May 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024. A list of City-owned parks is available here.
   4. All photos must be submitted to the City by 5:00 p.m. on October 4, 2024.
   5. Each photographer may submit up to three (3) photographs to the competition. Each photo submitted must be included on the entry form.   
   6. Photographs submitted with a watermark will not be considered.
   7. Photos should accurately reflect the subject matter and scene as it appeared. Photos should not be digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.)
   8. Anyone 17 years of age or younger must have parent or guardian sign their entry form.
   9. Any photos that include images of people must be accompanied by written waiver by those that are included in the photo.
   10. The City is not responsible for lost entries.
   11. The undersigned photographer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Gillette from and against any action, suit, claim, damages, liability, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to the use of the photo(s) by the City of Gillette.
   12. Submission of photographs, as part of the contest includes a license to the City to make unlimited and exclusive use of the photograph for the purposes set forth in the Contest Entry Form. The original photographer shall retain all authorship and copyright ownership in the photographs, and may continue to use the photographs, images, and any copies thereof, solely for personal use.
   13. At the City of Gillette’s discretion, credit for the photograph may be included in publications.
   14. Photo Criteria
       1. Photos that are of low resolution or quality may not be considered when selecting winners.
       2. All entries should be submitted through the entry form found on the City website.
2. Selection Process
3. 1. A panel of judges representing:
      1. Mayor & City Council
      2. Parks and Beautification Board
      3. Other as available/needed
   2. City of Gillette staff will administer the photo contest and will present all photos/videos to the panel of judges without any identification that may suggest the name or identity of the person who took the photo/video.
4. Awards/Prizes/Places
   1. The first place winner will receive a $50 gift card
5. Entry Form- Click on the link below to be directed to entry form.