Shoot. Submit. Vote.
Beginning May 1, 2025, Byron Bank welcomes the community to submit their original photographs featuring local scenery and landscapes, animals, local businesses, historical locations, wildlife and more. Thirteen photos will be selected through the bank and community voting to fill our 3rd Annual Byron Bank Community Calendar.
Photo submissions (5 entries per person) are accepted May 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025. Anyone wishing to enter the contest should email a digital copy of their photo(s) and the Required Entry Form to [email protected] with the subject line: 2026 Community Calendar Contest Entry. Please read the Complete Contest Rules.
At the end of the submission period, the community will have the opportunity to vote in the month of September. A minimum of thirteen photos will be selected and public voting will taking place from September 15, - September 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on our social media pages. Visit Byron Bank's Facebook page to stay up-to-date on calendar voting.
Capturing our Communities
The photo with the most public votes will be crowned our cover photo winner and the top 12 winning photos will be featured in our 2026 Byron Bank Community Calendar, with photographer credit given. Calendars are free and available at all Byron Bank locations beginning in November.
What Do You Win?
The cover photo winner will receive a $250 gift card and each of the 12 featured photographers will receive a $150 gift card. Submit your best shots for a chance to be featured!
Photo Guidelines:
Photos can be taken anywhere in Northern Illinois - priority given to Boone, Ogle and Winnebago Counties.
Photos must be in horizontal format (think landscape) and in color only.
Photos should be high resolution (at least 1MB) and in JPG format.
Digital photos produce the best quality. No water marks, logos, or photos with recognizable faces.
Maximum of five entries per person.
Do not zoom, crop or apply filters to photos you submit.
Join Us In Celebrating Our Communities!
Grab your camera and start capturing the moments that makes our communities special. Don't miss your chance to showcase your talent - submit your photo's by August, 31, 2025!
