Theme: Winter Wonderland
Capture the magic of winter in all its forms—whether it’s a snow-covered mountain or a warm beach with palm trees. Show us your unique winter experiences through photography or art!

Eligibility
Open to authorized Air Force MWR patrons.
Participants in the Adult Categories must be 18+; Youth Categories are split by age groups:
• Youth Child (6–8)
• Youth Pre-Teen (9–12)
• Youth Teen (13–17)
A legal guardian must submit for participants under 18.
FSS personnel may enter but are not eligible for prizes.

Art (Main Category)

• 2D: Adult Novice, Adult Accomplished, Youth (Child, Pre-Teen, Teen)
• 3D: Adult Novice, Adult Accomplished, Youth (Child, Pre-Teen, Teen)

Photography (Main Category)

Adult Novice, Adult Accomplished, Youth (Child, Pre-Teen, Teen)

Prizes
• 1st place: $500 Amazon Gift Card
• 2nd place: $400 Amazon Gift Card
• 3rd place: $300 Amazon Gift Card
Prizes awarded to the top 3 in each sub-category. Winners must claim their prize by June 1, 2025.

Contest Dates
Submission Period: March 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

How to Enter

Submissions accepted here
Register/sign in on the contest website.
Select “2025 Art & Photo Contest” under “Contest & Category”.
Upload your entry, including the title and caption.
Submit and wait for a confirmation email.

Submission Requirements
Entries must be original, created between Jan 1 – April 30, 2025.
Artwork and photos must reflect the Winter Wonderland theme.
All submissions must be high-quality images (300 dpi).
Up to 2 entries per category, only one prize per participant.

Judging Criteria
Impact: Emotional response from viewers.
Creativity: Unique point of view and imagination.
Technical Excellence: Mastery of medium, composition, and quality.
For more details, visit our official rules page and submit your entries today!

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