MEC 2026 Member Photo Contest & Wall Calendar

Macon Electric Cooperative is excited to announce our 2026 Member Photo Contest! We invite our members to showcase their photography skills by capturing the beauty of our communities, landscapes, and rural life. Winning photos will be featured in the 2026 MEC Wall Calendar, which will be distributed to members across our service area.

Contest Details

  • Theme: Life in Our Communities – Show us what makes our rural communities unique, from landscapes and wildlife to agriculture and everyday life.
  • Entries Open: September 1, 2025
  • Deadline to Enter: September 30, 2025
  • Winners Announced: October 10, 2025

Rules & Guidelines

Eligibility:

  1. Open to all MEC members.
  2. Spouses and dependents of MEC members that are living in the same household are also eligible to participate.
    1. We encourage entries from all ages — including youth and teenagers who often capture unique and creative perspectives.
  1. Photo Requirements:
    • Must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
    • Horizontal (landscape) orientation preferred.
    • Original work, taken by the member submitting it.
    • No watermarks, filters, or added text.
  2. Submission Limit: Up to 5 entries per member.
  3. Judging: Entries will be reviewed based on originality, quality, and relevance to the theme.
  4. Usage Rights: By entering, participants grant MEC permission to use their photos in the calendar and other MEC publications or promotions (with credit given to the photographer).

Prizes

  • 13 Winning Photos will be selected (one for each month plus the calendar cover).
  • Each winner will receive a prize package and recognition in the 2026 Wall Calendar.

How to Enter