(Spokane, WA) — Innovia Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth annual Photo Contest under the theme Celebrating Community. In honor of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary serving communities in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, the contest invites photographers to submit images that showcase what they love most about their community.
“As we mark our 50th Anniversary and reflect on a vast collection of images illustrating five decades of community impact, we are reminded of the power of visual storytelling to capture the beauty and essence of our region,” shares Shelly O’Quinn, CEO of Innovia Foundation. “Through our photo contest, we invite you to join us in honoring the remarkable people and places that make our region so special.”
Open to photographers of all ages and experiences and free to enter, the contest includes the following categories for submission:
• People
• Landscape/Wildlife
• Education
• Arts & Culture
• Community
• Nonprofit Mission in Action
• Youth (open to photographers aged 0-17)
Photographs must be taken within Innovia Foundation’s 20-county service area in Eastern Washington and North Idaho and children under the age of 18 are required to have a guardian’s permission to enter. Limited to five photographs per entrant, submissions close Friday, June 28.
To benefit the dedicated network of nonprofit organizations serving our region, the first-place overall photographer will receive a $1,000 grant awarded to their favorite 501(c)3 organization, in addition to a canvas print of their photograph and a feature on Innovia’s website. First-place winners in each category will receive a $200 grant awarded to a 501(c)3 organization of their choice, a canvas print and website showcasing.
For more information about the contest, including submission instructions and a full list of contest rules and awards, visit innovia.org/photocontest.
About Innovia Foundation As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, we partner with people who want to improve their communities and make the world better. We work together to identify and respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, help those in need, and leave a lasting impact. Our mission is to ignite generosity that transforms lives and communities. We envision vibrant and sustainable communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive. Each year, Innovia Foundation invests $10 million into our communities through grants and scholarships.