PFSC, PWF hosting 2026 photography contest for PA students

(WJET/WFXP) – Two nature-centric Pennsylvania organizations are hosting a year-long contest for students.

The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen & Conservationists (PFSC) and Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation (PWF) are hosting their annual photography contest, with the 2026 theme being “Pennsylvania’s Pollinators.”

Students in grades 4 through 12 who live in the Commonwealth are encouraged to photograph butterflies, bees and other pollinators that are vital to the state’s ecosystem.

Along with their photo, students must write an “interpretation” of their work and how it relates to the contest’s theme.

The contest is broken up into categories: senior (grades 10-12), junior (grades 7-9), and sub-junior (grades 4-6), with each having a first, second and third place winner. Prizes include $75 for first, $60 for second and $50 for third.

The deadline for the competition is March 1, 2026, and winners will be announced later that month.

Winners will receive a cash prize — $75 for first place, $60 for second and $50 for third. Winning photographs will also be featured in PFSC/PWF’s quarterly publication, The Conservation Lantern, and on the PWF website, along with the possibility of being showcased at promotional events.

For more information, an in-depth look at the rules and submission forms, click here.