Giving Back

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance launches 2026 Amateur Photo Contest

The annual contest invites photographers of all skill levels to capture the natural beauty of Choctawhatchee Bay, with cash prizes and calendar features.

Laiken Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance has launched its 2026 Amateur Photo Contest, a Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative, in celebration of Earth Day.

The annual contest invites amateur photographers of all skill levels to submit original images showcasing the natural beauty and ecological heritage of Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding areas.

Photographers are encouraged to capture what they love about nature in and around the bay. Submissions may highlight the area’s scenic landscapes, the connection between people and the environment, or moments that reflect sustainability and science in action.

The contest aims to celebrate the natural heritage of Northwest Florida through the lens of its community.

Winning photographs and honorable mentions will be featured in the 2026 Mattie Kelly Environmental Institute calendar. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three submissions: $250 for first place, $150 for second place and $100 for third place.

Photos must be high quality, original and taken within the Northwest Florida region. The submission deadline is July 4.

For full contest rules and submission guidelines, visit their website here.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Giving Back

Newman-Dailey guest stays in Walton County generate $2,002 for Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

Events

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance to host ‘family bay day’ celebration Sept. 27

Events

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance seeks oyster gardening volunteers for restoration, workshop July 12

Art+Culture

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance launches annual photo contest on Earth Day

Wesley Yates commented on Choctaw football ready to build on historic Final Four run, embraces high expectations

“Go big green!!!”

Respond

Randi commented on $3.1 million renovation project to close west side of Liza Jackson Park in August, including boat launch

“This is ridiculous that they can not wait until AFTER Labor Day! This place and Cinco ramp is the only place in Fort Walton people can go (Cinco was a...”

Steve Saunders commented on Okaloosa County proposes $769 million budget for fiscal year 2027 with no millage increase

“Excellent narrative of our taxes and process!”

filftwalton commented on $3.1 million renovation project to close west side of Liza Jackson Park in August, including boat launch

“Who ever planned for the timing of this project should be fired. Its high season for boating - duh.”

Timothy W Yelverton commented on Choctaw football ready to build on historic Final Four run, embraces high expectations

“Go Big Green Machine!”

W Taylor commented on $3.1 million renovation project to close west side of Liza Jackson Park in August, including boat launch

“This should be done in the winter. There’s a shortage of parking for boat trailers in the area. Why close it down during the boating season? Okaloosa county is doing...”

filftwalton commented on Okaloosa County proposes $769 million budget for fiscal year 2027 with no millage increase

“Thank you for this detailed reporting on a very important Govt. function. This is what we need in our local news source. Thank you”

Leo commented on Ascension Sacred Heart NICU celebrates the Fourth with its tiniest patriot

“congrats, little one!”

Get The Coast commented on Destin, Okaloosa County to cut ribbon on new Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park

“3310 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 This is just west of James Lee Beach”

John commented on Destin, Okaloosa County to cut ribbon on new Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park

“I guess no one can explain "exactly where this is located?" That is a major flaw with this site.”