Celebrating the Beauty of Bates County Through Photography
Bates County Memorial Hospital invites community members of all ages to help celebrate the beauty of Bates County through photography.
The Show Us Bates County Community Photo Contest will accept photo submissions from August 1 through August 31, 2026. Whether you’re a student using a smartphone or a hobby photographer with a DSLR, we invite you to share your view of Bates County. Show us the landscapes, nature, and unique places that make our community special.
More than a photo contest, this project is an opportunity to celebrate the place we call home. Award-winning and selected photographs may become part of a lasting community collection displayed throughout Bates County Memorial Hospital and its clinics, helping create a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff while showcasing the beauty of Bates County.
The contest is open to photographers of all ages and experience levels, and students are especially encouraged to participate. Whether you photograph with a smartphone, mirrorless camera, or DSLR, we welcome every perspective and every experience level.
Winning photographs will be announced following judging in early September. Finalists will also be displayed during the BCMH Health Fair on October 6, where community members can vote for a People’s Choice Award. Selected photographs will later become part of the hospital’s growing community collection as display spaces are prepared.
Every photograph tells part of our community’s story. We look forward to seeing Bates County through your eyes. Share your view of the place we call home and help create a lasting community collection that will welcome patients, visitors, and staff for years to come.
Explore complete details and submission guidelines on the online submission form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5QVTKFR or scan the code to access the form.
