2026 Mutual Security Credit Union Calendar Contest
Theme: Hometown Treasures
Showcase your photos of hidden gems, like parks, murals, and coffee shops.
Here are Some Ideas:
- Local Eats – Small cafés, food trucks, diners, bakeries, etc.
- Natural Beauty – Trails, rivers, local gardens, secret beaches, etc.
- Art & Culture – Murals, street art, sculptures, theaters, cultural centers.
- Historic Corners – Old buildings, monuments, town squares, vintage signage.
- Unexpected Delights – Alleyway flower beds, book nooks, pop-up events.
- Community Spaces – Farmers markets, playgrounds, libraries, sports fields.
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Contest Period
Submissions accepted from May 12, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
Eligibility
Entrants must be members of Mutual Security Credit Union to participate.
Photo Eligibility
• Photos must be taken by members.
• Photos including people as the primary/identifiable subject will not be accepted.
Entry Terms and Conditions
• Number of Entries Allowed: 2
• Photo format: Given that the intended use of the photos submitted and selected is for the 2026 printed calendar, we require a certain quality of photo. Photo submission must be a digital photo (jpg, tiff, or png) and at least 300 dpi to be considered. Only horizontal pictures will be considered and must fit the 11”x8 ½” calendar format. Photos with too low of resolution will not be entered in the contest.
• Submitting members must own the rights to their submitted photographs.
Photo Release / Use Rights
If a submitted photo is selected, the photographer releases all rights of the photo to Mutual Security Credit Union and gives consent to use the photo in the 2025 calendar and any related social media posts or marketing materials.
Prize
• The top 12 will have their photo featured in a month spot in the MSCU 2026 Calendar (placement to be determined by MSCU) and receive an MSCU Swag Bag.
• The photo with the highest number of votes will receive a $100 Visa gift card, the second a $50 gift card, and the third a $25 gift card.
Judging
A panel will determine contest winners. Winners will be announced in September 2025!
Photo Submissions | Questions
To submit your entry, or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out the MSCU Marketing team at marketing@mscu.net.
