Our RDN - Photo Contest
Consultation has concluded
We already know our region is beautiful, now we want you to show us! If you enjoy taking photos throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo, here’s your chance to share your talents.
We are hosting a photo contest, and your winning images will be selected for publication on our website, social media, public reports, promotional materials and more.
Participation is as easy as 1, 2, 3, click.
- Register or Sign In at Get Involved RDN to submit your photo or to vote for your favourite.
- Review the contest rules.
- Upload your image to your preferred category below.
Winning photographers will receive a gift card to a local RDN business of their choice.
Photo submissions must be made by Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
We already know our region is beautiful, now we want you to show us! If you enjoy taking photos throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo, here’s your chance to share your talents.
We are hosting a photo contest, and your winning images will be selected for publication on our website, social media, public reports, promotional materials and more.
Participation is as easy as 1, 2, 3, click.
- Register or Sign In at Get Involved RDN to submit your photo or to vote for your favourite.
- Review the contest rules.
- Upload your image to your preferred category below.
Winning photographers will receive a gift card to a local RDN business of their choice.
Photo submissions must be made by Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
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Enjoying Our Great Outdoors
over 3 years agoWe have amazing natural wonders and waterways, parks and trails, flora, fauna, rivers, streams, lakes and the ocean. Show us how you like to enjoy them.
By submitting your photo, you are consenting to the contest rules and grant the RDN the following: a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use the submitted photograph(s) in print and online; the right to scale, crop or alter the color of the submitted image(s) for publication purposes; and consent to use your name in connection with the contest.
Robert Groseover 3 years agoSlow down and enjoy nature
Wetlands on Fairwinds trails
0 comment0Herbrickover 3 years agoBabbling Creek, Hemer Park, mid November.
0 comment0IslandLiferover 3 years agoEndless riding trails to explore : )
Qualicum
0 comment1Brandonwilliamsover 3 years agoDomount Mountian Biking
Road gap at domount network
0 comment3Henryover 3 years agoHummingbirds Growing Feathers
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My Hometown
over 3 years agoShow us what you love about the rural or urban parts of the RDN, it could be farmland, city lights, landscape views, town centres, landmarks or village centres.
By submitting your photo, you are consenting to the contest rules and grant the RDN the following: a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use the submitted photograph(s) in print and online; the right to scale, crop or alter the color of the submitted image(s) for publication purposes; and consent to use your name in connection with the contest.
KellyTheresaover 3 years agoA walk in the park
0 comment0Craig.Evansover 3 years agoGrowing Food Security
At the Nanaimo Foodshare Urban Farms, vegetable production helps keep the Good Food Box affordable for people who need it most.
0 comment1Neil Almondover 3 years agoNight lights
Lights on the Island Hwy at Northwest Bay Road.
0 comment2Robert Groseover 3 years agoWinchelsea Islands worth Preserving
Escape urban-rural and breathe
0 comment0KellyTheresaover 3 years agoA beacon of history in our town
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Going Green
over 3 years agoHow you are going green, at home or in your daily life? It could be riding your bike or the bus, recycling or composting, conserving water, or practicing sustainable and innovative practices such as xeriscaping, rain harvesting and solar panels.
By submitting your photo, you are consenting to the contest rules and grant the RDN the following: a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use the submitted photograph(s) in print and online; the right to scale, crop or alter the color of the submitted image(s) for publication purposes; and consent to use your name in connection with the contest.
MCFarmover 3 years agoReplacing hay field with crop land.
Looking around the Nanaimo area there is lots of good farm land being used for hay or nothing at all. The black plastic smothers the grass and prepares it for growing crops in the spring.
0 comment0Bill Majercsikover 3 years agoBackyard Veggie Garden
The flower of the Yellow Zucchini foretells of a very tasty vegetable to follow.
0 comment0Bill Majercsikover 3 years agoGlowing Green
Spiders web in a slight breeze during a late afternoon sun.
0 comment0em.beverly_14over 3 years agoATV adventures
This photo was taken in benson creek regional park!
0 comment0alishay02over 3 years agoHidden Patterns in Nature
I love taking photos of nature and its hidden beauty. If you look close enough you will see the amazing patterns that nature presents.
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Your Region
over 3 years agoWe want to receive images from youth in the RDN who are under 19 years of age. Show us what you love and enjoy about where you live.
Please note all entries in this categories must submit parental consent by emailing this completed form. By submitting your photo, you are consenting to the contest rules and grant the RDN the following: a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to use the submitted photograph(s) in print and online; the right to scale, crop or alter the color of the submitted image(s) for publication purposes; and consent to use your name in connection with the contest.
Gracie Aover 3 years agoOver the Salish Sea
0 comment0Gracie Aover 3 years agoCloudy Vista
Qualicum Beach
0 comment0Brenda Mover 3 years agoThe ever changing ocean and sky
A beautiful day at Qualicum Beach
0 comment1Ren.Dickerover 3 years agoAutumn Backlighting
Early autumn at Colliery dam
3 comments1Ren.Dickerover 3 years agoThe Great blue heron
Taken at Buttertubs marsh
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Key Dates
Prizes
- Top photo in each category - will earn the winning photographer a $100 gift card to a local business of their choosing.
- People's Choice - the photo with the most public votes will earn the photographer a $100 gift card to a local business of their choosing.
- Draw Prize - all contest entrants will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local business of their choosing.
People's Choice Award
The public can vote for their favourite photos until December 4 and the one with the most votes will win the People’s Choice prize.
To vote register here and click on the heart symbol. You may click on as many as you like but you can only vote for each photo once.
You can comment too, let the photographer how much you enjoyed their work.
Promote the contest or share your photo submission and use #ourRDN.
Photo Tips
- Why are we using getinvolved.rdn.ca? This application allows for thumbnails to be uploaded and easily viewed. It ensures all photos are appropriate before they are posted. And it includes a voting function that makes it possible to involve the community in selecting their favourites.
- Why does it reference 'Ideas'? We adapted the Ideas tool to support the photo contest. When it asks you for your idea and a description, give your photo a name and a location.
- Can I email my photos? Unfortunately large emails are a problem for our email system. If you are unable to upload your submission, please email us at inquiries@rdn.bc.ca.
- Don't forget to 'activate' your Get Involved RDN account. Once you register, watch for an email from the system inviting you to activate your account. Your account needs to be activated in order to upload files.
- Keep it nice! Photos that contain objectionable or inappropriate content will be removed at the discretion of the RDN.
Registration Instructions
- Click Register in the banner on the top right.
- Provide a username, email and create a password. Passwords must be at least 8 characters and contain a combination of numbers and letters with at least one lowercase letter and one uppercase letter.
- Review the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and check the box.
- Click on the Register button.
- Watch for an email in your inbox. Click on the link to activate your account
Who's listening
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Email lmoilanen@rdn.bc.ca