2026 Photo Contest Information Page

Class #1 Purplicious

Class #2 Fall Bounty

Class #3 Waterfalls

Class #4 Roses all Around

Class #5 Spring Fling

Class #6 The Glory of Ferns

Class #7 Glistening Raindrops

Class #8 New Life Emerging

Class #9 My favourite picture – any photo that does not fit into the other classes

Class #10 Travels – any photo from recent travels

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – MARCH GENERAL MEETING 2027

Brampton Horticultural Society Photo Contest Rules 2026

  1. The Brampton Horticultural Society contest is open to all members of the Society.   
  2. Photos must have been taken by the entrants and should not have been previously submitted.   
  3. Entries are to be in colour, unless otherwise stated.    
  4. All photos submitted should be 4” x 6” (including border if used). Cropping is permitted and encouraged.  
  5. Both matt and gloss prints are permitted. 
  6. Photographs should not be digitally altered, except for possible cropping, contrast, brightness, and hue changes.    
  7. Film and digital photos are accepted.  
  8. A maximum of two [2] entries in each category may be entered.   
  9. Each entry must list the entrant’s name, phone number and class number on the back.  Also indicate the top of the photo with an arrow. 
  10. The entries must be placed in an envelope marked “Brampton Horticultural Society Photo Contest” and given to the Contest Conveners or member of the executive prior to or at the March General Meeting, March 23, 2027.  Please do not leave in an album. 
  11. The entries will be judged using the following criteria:
Horticultural Value40%
Photographic Value, Appearance & Impact40%
Best interpretation of the theme20%
  1. The Judge’s decision will be final. 
  2. Entries will be on display at the Annual Flower Show and the June meeting for Viewer’s choice voting. They will be returned at the October meeting.
  3. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.  The Wayne Winchester Memorial Trophy will be awarded for most points. A Certificate for Viewers Choice and a Certificate for Judges Choice will be awarded. 
  4. Although Care will be taken to avoid damaging the photographs, The Brampton Horticultural Society can assume no responsibility for possible deterioration resulting from mounting and displaying entries.  

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