2025 Beauty of the Bee Photo Contest
Call for entries! Submission is open to all photographers, pro or amateur.
Bees are the backbone of our food system. As pollinators, they facilitate the growth and reproduction of a huge amount of plant life, including the crops we rely on. When bees thrive, so do we. Without them, our entire food system would be unstable, ineffecient, and expensive.
Oregon is home to more than 600 species of native bees. WIth spring in bloom and the weather warming, now is the time of year they are starting to become the most active. So grab your camera, head to the nearest garden, and join us in showing these incredible insects our appreciation!
Open Call
All photographers from all areas are encouraged to submit.
Jurors
Ariel Schulz
VP, Lane County Beekeepers Association
Prizes
1st place winner will receive $100; 2nd place winner will receive $50; 3rd place winner will receive $25. Prizes will be in the form of Visa gift cards. Top 3 winners will also receive free admission to our annual Bee Jazzy fundraiser at Silvan Ridge Winery on June 26!
Deadline for Submission
Saturday, May 31 at midnight
Notice of Winners
Wednesday, June 11
Eligibility and Guidelines
This contest is in no way affiliated with the platforms it is marketed on.
Only photos submitted through the official submission channel will be considered (e.g.; photos received via Instagram or Facebook Messenger will not be considered valid submissions).
By entering the contest, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by Beyond Toxics for marketing & communication purposes.
The prize must be collected by the winner and is nontransferable.
Participants must be located in the US or Canada.
The winner will be contacted via email address provided in the submission form no later than the contact date provided. If no response is received after three business days, a new winner will be selected and the previous winner will be removed from consideration.
The photo must be in its original state and cannot be altered in any way beyond typical postprocessing, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within a frame.
Entry Fee
$10 per image; maximum of 3 entries per person. Proceeds support Beyond Toxics' environmental justice initiatives in Oregon!
How to Enter
NOTE: Please do not watermark your images when submitting. Thank you!
Related Events
These events are great opportunities to get outside and snag some bee photos!
2024 Beauty of the Bee Top 3
1st: Native Oregon Sweat Bee
Stewart Willason
2nd: Tread Carefully
Edwin Harris
3rd: Yearning for Yarrow
Amy McAndrew
