Do you love capturing the natural beauty of grasslands, wildlife, and outdoor life? The Grasslands Conservation Council (GCC) invites you to take part in our 2025/2026 Photo Contest, a celebration of the incredible landscapes, species, and people who make British Columbia’s grasslands so special. The contest will run until 25th January at 11:59 PM.
Categories include: You can submit photos within multiple categories as follows and can upload maximum 10 photos. Please select options in the form which categories describe your photos the best:
- Grassland Plants
- Grassland Wildlife
- Grassland Birds
- Student
- Research/Project on Grasslands (photos related to restoration, stewardship, or research projects)
How to Enter: Submit your photo through this google form. The form also includes a consent section allowing GCC to feature your photos in social media posts, website, and magazine, always with full acknowledgement to the photographer.
Google Form link: https://forms.gle/WQtFK2RNdrKpRiWV7
Recognition and Features:
- Selected photos will be showcased on GCC’s social media channels with acknowledgement.
- Winners will be highlighted in the upcoming issue of the GCC Magazine 2026.
- Selected images may also become part of our digital photo pool for future educational and outreach materials in our website bcgrasslands.org, with proper acknowledgement.
Prizes and Special Features:
- Winners from each category will receive a special GCC gift, either a pair of GCC socks or a GCC T-shirt!
- A short bio of each winner, including the background behind the photo, and why grasslands matter to them will be featured on GCC social media.
Your Gift to GCC:
By entering the contest and providing consent, you can also offer a special gift to GCC. With your consent, your photos will be transformed into beautifully mounted canvases to be featured and sold at GCC’s upcoming fundraiser, “Loving the Grasslands.”
This is a fantastic opportunity for emerging photographers and grassland enthusiasts to gain recognition, celebrate conservation, and inspire others through the beauty of the land. Submit your entry today and help us celebrate the heart of the grasslands!
