First State Bank’s Seventh Annual
Calendar Photo Contest
Photo submissions is now open
Theme: Patriotic
As we gear up to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, we’re excited to unveil the theme for this year’s Calendar Photo Contest: Patriotic. This year, we’re expanding the boundaries for your submissions. You can now capture images of patriotism from virtually anywhere—whether it’s a landmark, a local event, or a personal celebration.
Submit your photos for our First State Bank Photo Calendar Contest for a chance to be featured in the 12-month 2026 First State Bank calendar.
We’re allowing photos featuring people for the first time, provided they sign a photo release form. This is your chance to creatively express and showcase the enduring spirit and pride of our nation. Get your cameras ready and let’s make this anniversary unforgettable! Photos may be from any time period. We request that only basic edits such as color correction and cropping be made to the photos. First State Bank reserves the right to crop photos if needed.
Reward: 12 winners (one for each month in the calendar) will be selected and First State Bank will award $50 to the photographer of each of the selected photos. An 18×24” print will also be given upon request. Winners will also receive credit next to their photo in the calendar and three calendars to share with family and friends. No other compensation will be provided for photos. Photos will be highlighted in First State Bank office lobbies throughout the year.
Entry Period: Photos may be submitted electronically to calendar@bfirst.bank from June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 along with a completed entry form. Printed photos, or submissions without an entry form will not be accepted. Individuals may submit up to 2 photos, but may only be chosen once to be featured in the calendar. A completed entry form must be submitted per entrant, not per photo. Incomplete entry forms may be subject to disqualification.
Format: All submissions must be in color and photos should be in horizontal, landscape format only. Images should be provided digitally in a .jpg format and be a minimum resolution of 300 dpi at 8.5” x 11” (2550px x 3300px). Due to printing requirements, we cannot select any photo that does not meet the above criteria.
Participation: The contest is open to all photographers, amateur or professional. All ages are encouraged to participate. Individuals under 18 years of age will be required to obtain a parent or guardian’s signature. This contest is not limited to First State Bank customers, all individuals are encouraged to participate. Employees of First State Bank are not eligible to participate, however family members are. Photos must be the sole and original work of the contestant and not copied, in whole or in part, from any other work.
Judging: 12 photos will be selected by a volunteer panel of judges for use in the calendar. The name of the photographer will not be known by the judging panel. Judging will be based on the quality of the photograph, adherence to the rules of the contest, and the suitability of the subject. Winners will be notified via email or phone on or after August 1, 2025.
Questions: Please direct questions to calendar@bfirst.bank.
Download your entry form here and remember if you take photos of people you need to download the photo release form.
