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Our RDN Photo Contest 2022

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The photo contest has ended! Thank you all who contributed and participated!

Sunset Paddle in Nanoose, Tracy L., Enjoying Our Great Outdoors Winner

Our RDN Photo Contest closed on August 31 and featured an array of stunning photos. From neighbouring islands and cityscapes to wildlife and people enjoying our great outdoors, participants captured the diversity and beauty of our region. Over 200 photos showcased the best of the RDN and the exceptional photography skills of our residents. From an incredible selection of photos from so many talented individuals, we are pleased to announce the winning photographers and photos:

  • Enjoying Our Great Outdoors: Sunset Paddle in Nanoose by Tracy L.
  • My Hometown: Alone, Shack Island by Gordon P.
  • Going Green: Local Organic Honey by Angie O.
  • Your Region (Youth): Neck Point Park by Finn H.
  • People’s Choice Award: A Chinook’s Lunch by Saffron C.

All category winners will receive a $100 gift card to a local business of their choice. In addition, all photographers were entered into a draw. The winner of the $100 gift card draw prize is David A.

Thank you to all who submitted photos, as well as to those who voted for their favourite images. The RDN hosts the public photo contest every other year so photographers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to continue taking photos throughout the region.

We already know our region is beautiful, now we want you to show us! If you enjoy taking photos throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo, here’s your chance to share your shutterbug skills.

We are hosting a summer photo contest, and winning images will be selected for publication on our website, social media, public reports, promotional materials and more.

Participation is as easy as 1, 2, 3, click.

  1. Register or Sign In at Get Involved RDN to submit your photo or to vote for your favourite.
  2. Review the contest rules, terms of use and privacy policy.
  3. Upload your image to your preferred category below.

Winning photographers will receive a gift card to a local RDN business of their choice.

Photo submissions must be made by Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.


Photo: Sunset Paddle in Nanoose by Tracy L., Enjoying Our Great Outdoors Winner


Sunset Paddle in Nanoose, Tracy L, Enjoying Our Great Outdoors Winner
Alone, Shack Island, Gordon P., My Hometown Winner
Organic Honey, Angie S., Going Green Winner


Neck Point Park, Finn H., Your Region (Youth) Winner
Chinook's Lunch, Saffron C. People's Choice Winner

Calendar Girl, David A, Draw Prize Winner


Our RDN Photo Contest closed on August 31 and featured an array of stunning photos. From neighbouring islands and cityscapes to wildlife and people enjoying our great outdoors, participants captured the diversity and beauty of our region. Over 200 photos showcased the best of the RDN and the exceptional photography skills of our residents. From an incredible selection of photos from so many talented individuals, we are pleased to announce the winning photographers and photos:

  • Enjoying Our Great Outdoors: Sunset Paddle in Nanoose by Tracy L.
  • My Hometown: Alone, Shack Island by Gordon P.
  • Going Green: Local Organic Honey by Angie O.
  • Your Region (Youth): Neck Point Park by Finn H.
  • People’s Choice Award: A Chinook’s Lunch by Saffron C.

All category winners will receive a $100 gift card to a local business of their choice. In addition, all photographers were entered into a draw. The winner of the $100 gift card draw prize is David A.

Thank you to all who submitted photos, as well as to those who voted for their favourite images. The RDN hosts the public photo contest every other year so photographers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to continue taking photos throughout the region.

We already know our region is beautiful, now we want you to show us! If you enjoy taking photos throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo, here’s your chance to share your shutterbug skills.

We are hosting a summer photo contest, and winning images will be selected for publication on our website, social media, public reports, promotional materials and more.

Participation is as easy as 1, 2, 3, click.

  1. Register or Sign In at Get Involved RDN to submit your photo or to vote for your favourite.
  2. Review the contest rules, terms of use and privacy policy.
  3. Upload your image to your preferred category below.

Winning photographers will receive a gift card to a local RDN business of their choice.

Photo submissions must be made by Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.


Photo: Sunset Paddle in Nanoose by Tracy L., Enjoying Our Great Outdoors Winner


Sunset Paddle in Nanoose, Tracy L, Enjoying Our Great Outdoors Winner
Alone, Shack Island, Gordon P., My Hometown Winner
Organic Honey, Angie S., Going Green Winner


Neck Point Park, Finn H., Your Region (Youth) Winner
Chinook's Lunch, Saffron C. People's Choice Winner

Calendar Girl, David A, Draw Prize Winner


The photo contest has ended! Thank you all who contributed and participated!

  • Contest Rules

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    By submitting your photo, you are consenting to the contest rules and grant the RDN the following:

    • A royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use the submitted photograph(s) in print and online;

    • the right to scale, crop or alter the color of the submitted image(s) for publication purposes; and

    • consent to use your name in connection with the contest.


    In addition:

    • Photos must be taken within the Regional District of Nanaimo.

    • Only digital photos will be accepted. Preferred file formats include .png or .jpeg.

    • All shots must be high resolution, a minimum of 300 dpi, and a maximum file size of 8 MB. If not received in high enough quality, the photo will be disqualified.

    • Participants do not have to be RDN residents.

    • Photographers must submit a signed model release form for all identifiable people in the photos.

    • Photographers under the age of 19 must submit signed authorization to participate from a parent or legal guardian.

    • RDN staff and board members may submit photos but are not eligible for prizes.

    • Photos must not be currently held in copyright by any individual or organization, have not been used for commercial purposes and must be previously unpublished work.

    • There will be one prize awarded per submission category.

    • Each photographer can submit up to 5 images per category, but cannot collect more than 1 prize.

    • The winners of the four categories will be selected by a committee by Friday, September 2, 2022, from all eligible entries received at the submission deadline. All decisions of the committee are final. The winners will be announced on September 6, 2022.