Get those cameras out or search your favorite photos taken in the Sheepscot River Valley! The deadline for the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association’s Fourth Annual “People’s Choice” photography contest is August 31. The contest is open to all who want to share their favorite images from the Sheepscot Watershed.  Cash prizes of  $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third will be awarded.  

The winning photographs will be determined by popular vote of those attending the fourth annual “Champagne on the Sheepscot” fundraising event being held on Westport Island on September 15. The winners will be announced that evening. The photographer is not required to be present.

Contest rules are simple. Each person may submit up to two photographs of any subject so long as it is in the Sheepscot watershed. Each photograph, (ideally 8x10 format), must be mounted on 9x11 foam core (black or white.) Thanks to the generosity of Artsake Framing in Damariscotta, located on 155 Main Street in the back parking lot under The River Grill, entrants may get their photos mounted and shrink wrapped for a reduced rate of $6.  

In addition, there should be no attribution on the front of the photo. The title of the image and the photographer's name, address, phone number and email address must be printed legibly on the back. For students, please include grade level and name of school. The entry must be received by 4 p.m., August 31 at the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association office at 624 Sheepscot Road, Newcastle, ME 04553 or at Artsake Framing, 155 Main Street in Damariscotta. Images will not be returned and may be used by SVCA, with attribution.