Capture the Moment: The 2026 Photo Contest
A vibrant river story can unfold in a single frame, and this year we’re inviting you to share yours. The 2026 Photo Contest celebrates the landscapes, the science, and the people who bring our waterways to life. This competition gives our registrants the chance to showcase both their photographic talent and their passion for rivers.
Contest Categories
Riverine Landscapes
We are looking for stunning vistas of any river system. Preference will be given to photos that highlight river restoration in action.
River Caretakers
This category celebrates the people behind the science. We want to see people working in or enjoying river settings. Special preference will be given to photos featuring river scientists undertaking analysis (e.g., sampling, surveying, or monitoring).
Key Dates & Details
Deadline
Submit your entries using the submission form below by May 29th.
The Finalists
The top three entries in each category will be displayed at the conference.
The Vote
Attendees will vote for their favorites to determine the winners!
The Prizes
The top three winners will receive a gift card valued at:
- 3rd place: $25
- 2nd place: $50
- 1st place: $100
Conference Photo Showcase
The top three photos in each category will be printed on canvas and showcased at the conference registration area on Monday and Tuesday. During Tuesday evening’s banquet, the canvases will be displayed again for a closer look before attendees cast their final votes.
Winners will be announced at the banquet, and the canvas prints will be raffled off for attendees to take home. All winning images will also be featured in the post‑conference newsletter with full artist credit.
Eligibility
- Contest is open to all.
- Maximum one (1) entry per category per person (limited to one entry in Riverine Landscapes and one entry in River Caretakers).
- Photos must be the original work of the entrant.
- Photos must not depict inappropriate or unsafe behavior.
- Photos do not have to have been taken within the contest period. Older photos are eligible.
- The use of AI in creating or editing an image is strictly prohibited.
- Photos must be in digital JPG, PNG or GIF format. High-resolution scans of older prints or transparencies are acceptable as long as they are submitted in JPG, PNG or GIF format.
- Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but photos that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified.
Contest Submission
In order to enter the contest, fill out the submission form and include the following information:
- name
- city and province where you live
- which category you are submitting under
- short description of the photo including when and where it was taken
Please note the image file size must be less than 20 MB.
If you have any technical issues with the submission form, contact mario@allsetinc.com.