Florida’s Natural Beauty ~ 2026 Juried Photography Contest & Exhibition is proudly presented by Audubon of Martin County (AoMC) and hosted by the Historical Society of Martin County (HSMC) and the Elliott Museum. 

 

Eligibility:

All amateur and professional photographers residing in the U.S. may enter. Please read all rules and regulations before registering to enter. All photographs and video content must be taken in Florida.

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Awards:

•          Best in Show: $300.00

•          1st Place in Each Category: $200.00

•          2nd Place in Each Category: $100.00

•          3rd Place in Each Category: $50.00

•          Honorable Mention awards may also be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

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Categories:

•          Birds

•          Wildlife

•          Flora/Landscape

•          Creative Category

•          Video Category

•          Cell Phone Photography

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Criteria:

•          All photos and video must be taken in Florida.

•          Global adjustments only, such as making the overall photo lighter, darker, sharpening, adding overall contrast, saturation.

•          Each image can be entered in only one category.

•          Enter up to seven (7) images and videos per category. 

•          Birds: Includes migratory birds that call Florida home during our winter months. 

•          Wildlife: Non-invasive species of Wildlife.

•          Flora/Landscape: Plants (non-invasive), landscapes, seascapes, architecture and habitats.

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Entry Fees:
$20 per photo for Audubon of Martin County Members / $25 per photo for non-members

Judging Process:
A panel of three independent judges, all of whom will be experts in photography, will review, score and select initial qualifiers in each category eligible for awards. These final scores will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, along with Best In Show and Honorable Mentions. All judging will be done on a blind basis without names of participants present.

Notifications of acceptance will be available in each artist’s account at onlinejuriedshows.com account on December 11, 2026.​​

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Photo Exhibit, Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony:​

January 21, 2027 with winners announced from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996.

Open Exhibit:
The exhibit will be on display daily from January 22 through February 25, 2027 at the Elliott Museum between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Inquiries:
Sonia Sousa

Audubon of Martin County

Director

Photo Exhibition Chairperson

soniasousa7@gmail.com