Welcome to the 2025 GO LH Photo Contest!

Cash prize award amounts:

  • First Place: $500
  • Second Place: $200
  • Third Place: $100

Rules and Guidelines

By submitting an application, the applicant hereby agrees that all original photographs submitted shall become shared property of the photographer, who still retains copyright, and GO Laurel Highlands® in perpetuity. GO Laurel Highlands reserves the non-exclusive right to use any photograph(s) in its publications or other promotional purposes including promotion of GO Laurel Highlands and Discover Westmoreland. GO Laurel Highlands does not sell any original images submitted by the photographer. By submitting this application and photo, the applicant also acknowledges that any persons appearing in submitted photograph(s) have given the applicant and GO Laurel Highlands consent for reproduction and promotional use.

*** All photos must be taken in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

Cash prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded in three categories, and the winning photos will be featured in the Laurel Highlands Destination Guide, on golaurelhighlands.com, on social media and in special exhibits throughout the Laurel Highlands. 

Only photos taken in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania (Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania) will be eligible. Use of watermarks on the photo is prohibited. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submission.

Deadline for submissions is Dec. 31, 2025.

Only full color, high quality, and digital photo submissions will be accepted. Black and white photos will not be accepted.

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Contact Alex Byers, Photographer/Videographer, with any questions or concerns.
 

2024 Photo Contest Winners

Outdoor Activities and Recreation

First Place: Tom Bush, Ohiopyle Kayaker

Kayaker in Ohiopyle rough waters

Second Place: Krystal Blake, Kids in Ruffsdale

Kids playing in mud Ruffsdale\

Third Place: Elijah Spellman, Laurel Caverns the Cascades

The cascades at Laurel Caverns

 

Nature

First Place: Holly April Harris, Salisbury Viaduct view

Salisbury Viaduct View

Second Place: Christina Stoner, Acme Lake

Acme Lake

Third Place: Kyle Rose, Osprey Perch - Kingston Dam

Osprey Perch Kingston Dam

 

Events and Attractions

First Place: Carol Saylor, Appalachian Wagon Train - Meyersdale

Appalachian Wagon Train

Second Place: Dana Echard, Bullskin Rodeo 

Bullskin Rodeo

Third Place: Christina Stoner, Loucks Park - Scottdale

Loucks Park