More cash prizes have been added to this year’s annual Nebraska Cattlemen Photo Contest.

In addition to first-, second- and third-place cash prizes in eight categories, two $10 honorable mention prizes have been added to each of the two age divisions.

The contest is open to NC members, their families and employees. Winners will be unveiled at the Nebraska State Fair, Aug. 25-Sept. 4.

The contest is divided into a junior division, ages 8 to 21, and an adult division, ages 22 and over. Within each age division, photos will be grouped into four categories: cattle, people, landscape and miscellaneous “nuts and bolts.”

Cattle pictures should highlight cattle on the farm or at an industry event. People pictures should involve people on the farm or industry activities. Landscape photos include scenery around the farm or ranch. The “nuts and bolts” category covers all other photographs that would appeal to cattle producers. All photos should be taken within Nebraska or show Nebraska people or cattle.

Cash prizes of $60 will be awarded for first place in each category, $35 for second and $20 for third, plus the four $10 honorable mentions. A premium of $20 will be paid for the best overall picture in each age group.

Photos must be at least 3 by 5 inches, but no larger than 8 by 10 inches. Both color and black-and-white prints (preferably glossy) will be accepted. An index card that lists the entrant’s name, address, phone number and NC membership number must be attached to the back of each photo. For junior-division photos, list the entrant’s age. For senior division entries, “adult” is sufficient. Each index card should list the preferred category (or categories) for the picture, although NC may place the photo in a different category.

Photographers can submit as many pictures as they want, but entries must be postmarked by July 15. Electronic images are acceptable; please contact NC for special rules.

Winning photos will be displayed at the State Fair, and all entries become NC property for use in the association’s publications. In most instances, the photographer will receive credit for those uses. 

Photographers are encouraged to submit vertical images, as they work best as magazine covers.