2026 Fall Photo Contest

Photo Contest Rules

• Open to everyone!
• Photos must be taken in one of Utica’s parks or parkway.
• One photo submission per person.
• Photos must be high-resolution JPGs in portrait (vertical) orientation.
• Basic edits are allowed, but AI-generated or AI-altered images are not permitted.
• Photos must be your original work.
• Submit your photo by October 20, 2026, to info@greenutica.org.
• Include your name, contact information, and photo location with your submission.

Voting

GreenUtica’s Executive Committee will review all submissions and select 5 finalists.

The finalists will then be shared with the public for voting. Public voting will open after October 20th, with voting details announced once the finalists are selected.

The finalist receiving the most votes will be named the winner.

The Winner

The winning photo will be featured on the cover of GreenUtica’s Fall Newsletter, and the photographer will receive a fall-themed gift basket valued at $100!

Disclaimer: By submitting a photo, you give GreenUtica permission to use the photo in our newsletter and other related community communications.