The 2026 Photography Contest is accepting entries through Feb 28!
Images can be taken in 2026 or any time in the past.
The contest is intended to showcase the natural environment and diversity of Grassy Waters Preserve by amateur photographers. It is a great way to support Grassy Waters Preserve — the Everglades in West Palm Beach.
Images must be taken in or of the Preserve property. As in the past four years, there are four adult categories — Landscape, Wildlife, Black and White, and Closeup/Macro. There is also a separate Youth category for photographers under age 18. Click on the button below to view the contest web page where you can find the complete rules, how to enter and how to vote for your favorites.
Vote for your favorites for the “People’s Choice” winner through March 6th.
Past Grand Prize Winners
2015 “Back Lit Snail Kite” by Greg Matthews 
2016 “Snack Time” by Kati Kauke 
2017 “Sunset in the Restoration Area” by Sandy Friedkin 
2018 “Lily Pads at Sunset” by Katherine Reilly 
2019 “A Branch for the Nest” by Ken Craig 
2020 “Snow Moon” by Jake Packard 
2021 “Rain Beads Me Up” by Edward Muñoz 
2022 “Lily the Hopper” by Ken Craig 
2023 “In Unison” by Chris Tremblay 
2024 “Great Egret” by Jessica McKinney 
2025 “Sunset” by Diego Silva