June 25, 2020
Share the Experience Photo Contest 2019 winners announced/2020 Contest Now Open
The winning images in the 2019 Share the Experience photo contest have been announced. View the complete collection of winning photos https://www.sharetheexperienc e.org/home by clicking on the 2019 Winners tab. Over 9,000 photos were submitted to the contest. This annual contest invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite views, moments, and adventures from Americas public lands. The grand prize winner receives $10,000 and their winning photo on the America the Beautiful pass.

The 2020 contest is now open through December 31 and invites amateur photographers from the public to submit their favorite shots from a decade of adventures, from 2010 to 2020, while keeping the #RecreateResponsibly and Keep Safety in the Picture principles top of mind this year. For a full listing of prizing and rules, please visit www.sharetheexperience.org.

Three grand prize winners are chosen for the top prizes of $10,000, $5,000, and $3,000 respectively, a voucher to stay in a Historic Hotel of America® and an Annual Pass, among other sponsored prizes. There are also honorable mention prizes for two fan favorites and one for each of the six categories. Each of these participants receive vouchers for a stay in a Historic Hotel of America®, an annual pass and, other great prizes.

The 2020 categories are:

• Adventure and Outdoor Recreation
  • From fishing to hiking to skating and more, highlighting the diversity of exhilarating moments for all that can be experienced on public lands and waters.
• Family, Friends, and Fun
  • Featuring people, of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, who you love to adventure with on public lands and waters.
• Historical and Cultural
  • Spotlighting the multi- faceted and multi-cultural stories of the United States, both struggles and triumphs, through the lens of public lands and waters.
• Scenic, Seasons, and Landscapes
  • Showcasing the natural wonders, in every season, that take our breath away.
• Urban Playgrounds
  • Featuring the community treasures and outdoor experiences for all that can be found close to home when youre living in or near a city.
• Wildlife
  • Sharing glimpses, from a safe distance, of the incredibly diverse array of plants and animals that call public lands and waters home.

This photo contest is open to the public. Employees of any of the participating agencies, sponsors or their family members are not eligible to participate. Please share this opportunity widely through your partner organizations, volunteers, visitor centers, recreation areas, social media channels, etc. Were hoping to reach as wide and diverse of an audience as possible to let them know about this contest and highlight USACE lands and waters.

If youd like to share on social media, here is a sample post you can use: "The National Park Foundation is launching today the 2020 Share the Experience photo contest in partnership with USACE, other federal partners, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov contractor Booz Allen Hamilton. Share the Experience is the official photo contest of Americas national parks and federal recreational lands, showcasing the more than 500 million acres of federal lands and waters and drawing entries from across the United States. The 2020 contest is now open and accepting entries through December 31, 2020, and invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite shots from a decade of adventures, from 2010 to 2020, while keeping the #RecreateResponsibly and Keep Safety in the Picture principles top of mind this year. For a full listing of prizing and rules, or to submit a photo, please visit www.sharetheexperience.org. You can also follow @GoParks on Instagram for photo inspiration."

Heather Burke
US Army Corps of Engineers
National Partnership and Volunteer Program Manager

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