Amateur Photo Contest

Winners and Conclusion

We are happy to announce the winners of the 2024 Amateur Photography Contest! Judges Kimberly Ducote-Schimmel, Gary Becker, and Kathleen Kent of West Windsor Arts selected the following winners:

First Place:  “Sunset on 57th
Second Place: “Life on the Edge
Third Place: “Magical Woods

View the rest of the 2024 submissions here, and see you all next year!

Details

This is an annual contest for amateur photographers of all ages. Submit one unframed, 5” x 7” photo at your branch between Monday, August 12, and Monday, September 16. Please note that photos will not be returned to participants. Judges from your local branch will select three photos to advance to the final round of judging by a panel of judges. After judging is complete, winners will be notified, and photos will be displayed for the community.

Theme

Adventures in Mercer County & Beyond

Contest Rules

  • Amateur photographers only.
  • Photo retouching (including filters) is prohibited.
  • All photographs must be printed on photo paper and sized to 5×7.
  • Please do not frame the photo.
  • Do not put any identifying information on the photo.
  • Submit your photo with a completed entry form (found at your local branch).
  • MCLS staff and their immediate family members living in the same household are not eligible for prizes, but are encouraged to participate.

Important Dates

DateEvent
Monday, August 12th — Monday, September 16thSubmit your photograph to your local branch.
Monday, October 7thWinners will be announced.
Tuesday, October 15th
7:00 pm — 8:00 pm
The reception will be held at the Hickory Corner Branch.
Please register on the event page.

Submission

This form must be submitted to your local branch with a copy of your photo. To obtain the form, either download and print from the link below or visit your local branch for a copy.

Final Round Prizes

  • 1st Prize: $100 gift card
  • 2nd Prize: $75 gift card
  • 3rd Prize: $25 gift card

View the latest previous submissions below.

Co-sponsored by

Friends of the Library Ewing Branch
Friends of the Hickory Corner Library
Friends of the Library Hopewell Branch
Friends of the Lawrence Library
Friends of the West Windsor Library