Power of Rural Photo Contest

Calling all Kansas photographers: Join us in celebrating the Power of Rural health care in photos. 

  • Review the contest rules and download the entry forms.

  • Submit up to 3 of your best images by October 31, 2022.

  • Invite your friends and family to vote for their favorites online, November 1-14, 2022. 

  • Use #KSPowerOfRuralPhoto to share information and find photos and the voting link. 

  • Questions? Email the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health.

2021 Power of Rural Photo Contest Winners

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  1. Contest Rules
  2. Entry Forms, Submission & Voting Links

Rules

  • Photos must be taken in State of Kansas
  • Photos should reflect Rural Kansas Healthcare, specifically, the “Power of Rural”
  • Photos will only be accepted electronically as high-quality .jpg/.jpeg files that are at least 300 DPI or 2400 by 3000 pixels at 72 DPI
  • Photographers may submit up to 3 photos
  • Contest is open to all ages
  • Name/rename your digital files to match the "Image Title" you give each entry
  • Photographs that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization will be disqualified
  • Only photos without watermarks will be considered
  • A Material Release Form (PDF) must be completed by the photographer for each photo
  • Only entries with complete and accurate information on the submission form will be considered eligible
    • Forms must be saved as Lastname_Firstname_22Contest.pdf. Example: Earhart_Amelia_22Contest.pdf.
  • If a Photographer chooses to include people in their submission - especially when minors are photographed - the photographer is responsible for obtaining the necessary releases from the individuals depicted and must be able to provide copies of those releases upon request
  • Submissions accepted from 12:01 am on October 1, 2022 to 11:59 pm on October 31, 2022. Submit photos using this link.
  • Submissions will be showcased on KDHE's Facebook and Instagram pages from November 1 through 14, 2022, which coincides with online voting. A link will be provided to cast your vote.
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as well as 1 honorable mention, and 1 Office of Primary and Rural Health Staff Pick will be announced via social media and the Community Health Access Newsletter on November 17, 2022.
  • Use #KSPowerOfRuralPhoto to share information and find photos and the voting link.