A favorite yearly event for our members is our calendar photo contest. We invite our members to share their most beautiful, engaging, and fun photos for the chance to appear on our 2027 calendar.
A total of 13 winners will be selected. Each monthly winner will receive $50, and our cover photo winner will receive a grand prize of $200.
The contest is open only to members of Midstate Electric.
Each person may submit up to 5 photos. Each photo should include:
- Photographer’s name and address.
- A short description of what is shown in the photo. Preference will be given to photos taken within MEC’s service areas.
- An email address and telephone number where the photographer can be contacted.
- Printed photo entries must be at least 300 dpi at 10 inches by 8 inches tall. Horizontal or landscape photos only – vertical photos will not be accepted.
- Digital JPEG photos must be at least 300 dpi at 10 inches wide by 8 inches tall. Horizontal or landscape photos only. Vertical photos and files larger than 50 megabytes will not be accepted.
Mail-in submissions can be dropped off at our office or mailed to:
MEC Communications
PO Box 127
La Pine, OR 97739
Note: By entering the Contest, you agree to give MEC rights to publish your photo in the MEC calendar and to use it to promote the calendar contest in the future in print and social media.
Helpful Hints
- Use the highest resolution setting on your digital camera.
- Photograph beautiful places and wildlife.
- Capture scenes full of vivid color.
- Photos should reflect the beauty of the areas where we live.
- Submit photos that suggest a season or holiday.
- Just after sunrise and just before sunset are beautiful times to photograph.
Calendar Contest Entry Form
Calendar Contest Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All photos must be printed at a minimum size of 8x10 and can be mailed to:
Midstate Electric Communications Department
P.O. Box 127
La Pine OR 97739
Files larger than 50 megabytes will be rejected. You may need to use software to slightly lower the resolution of your file before you submit it.
No. Only photos directly submitted will be considered. Entries containing links to online galleries will not be reviewed.
Search for a free Photo & Picture Resizer application on your phone or device.
You will need some photo editing software, such as Photoshop or a free online application. The photos must be 300 dpi at approximately 8×10 in size.
No. All calendar images are run horizontally.
No. We must limit each person to 5 submissions.
With the volume of entries, we are unable to personally respond to each query. If your submission was received, you will receive a confirmation notification after you submit.
Yes.
No.
No. For consistency, each photo will be credited in our uniform style.