The 2026 Photo Contest submission period is now closed! Thank you to everyone who submitted. Winners will be announced on CREC social media pages in September.

Official Photo Contest Rules


  1. Only Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are eligible.
  2. Limit two entries per person. An entry form is required for each photo. 
  3. Submit 8" x 10" print on photo-quality paper or email a high-resolution digital file (minimum 200 dpi) of the photograph to aphillips@cuivre.com. Use the best camera setting to obtain 8" x 10" print quality.
  4. The image must be horizontal (landscape format)
  5. One prize award per photographer
  6. Photos may be any appropriate subject or scene from any season but must be taken in the Cuivre River Electric service area (Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles, and Warren counties).
  7. Deadline for entries is August 21, 2026.
  8. Photos become the property of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and will not be returned.

Prize Categories


Best of Show

1st place..............$100.00

2nd place..............$75.00

3rd place..............$50.00 

Best Young Photographer*

1st place..............$100.00

2nd place..............$75.00

3rd place..............$50.00

 

 

 


*Age 18 or younger; must designate Young Photographer on the Photo Entry Form.

Questions? Contact the Cuivre River Electric Communications Department weekdays at (800) 392-3709, ext 4830, 4837, 4838, or 4930.