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
- Only Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are eligible.
- Limit two entries per person. An entry form is required for each photo.
- 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.
- The image must be horizontal (landscape format)
- One prize award per photographer
- 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).
- Deadline for entries is August 21, 2026.
- 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.