Loon Appreciation Week and Poster

May 5–11, 2024.

Held the first week of May, LoonWatch promotes loon education and conservation during Loon Appreciation Week by creating and distributing a new Loon Appreciation Week poster each year. Order yours here.

Loon Appreciation Week Poster

Order Your Loon Appreciation Poster

Allow three to four weeks for delivery.

Loon Appreciation Week poster sales are currently on pause. To inquire about future ordering, please contact the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (email is preferred).

Call for Photo Entries

So where do we get all the great images for our poster? From folks like you! If you think you have a fantastic loon photo that would make a great poster image, submit your photos. The photo contest has attracted entrants from across the country and Canada!

Submission Deadline

September 15, 2023

Competition Rules and Guidelines

SUBJECT: Entries must contain a loon or loons (all loon species accepted) as their primary subject, either alone or in their native environments. Ethical wildlife photography is required.
ACCEPTABLE MEDIA: All photographs must be submitted as digital images. Hard-copy photographs will not be considered.
FILE REQUIREMENTS: Images should be saved in JPG or TIFF format. Images must be at least 22 inches wide by 18 inches high with a resolution of 300 pixels per inch. Images that do not meet these file specifications will be disqualified.
SUBMISSION: Complete the entry form on this page and indicate your method of file delivery (FTP or mail). Files must be clearly named to reflect the image title and photographer. A maximum of five entries may be submitted per entrant.
FTP ENTRIES: Files can be uploaded to an FTP file hosting service (e.g. Dropbox or WeTransfer). LoonWatch does not provide FTP service—files must be sent though your FTP. If submitting more than one entry, save all entries into a single folder and provide the url sharing link to that folder within the entry form on this page. Image files attached to an email will not be considered.
POSTAL ENTRIES: Save all entries on a single CD, USB storage device, or other external storage device. All entry materials (including digital storage devices) become property of LoonWatch and will not be returned. LoonWatch is not be responsible for the loss or damage of any images or digital storage devices submitted to the competition. Print a copy of the confirmation email you receive after submitting the entry form on this page and include it with your mail-in submission. Entries received without a form will not be considered. Mail to: LoonWatch Photo Contest, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Northland College, Ashland, WI 54806
COPYRIGHT: By submitting files, entrants certify that they hold exclusive copyright to the submitted images and license Northland College and LoonWatch to use the submitted images for posters and other promotional items. Previously submitted or published work is acceptable.
JUDGING: All entries will be judged by the LoonWatch Advisory Council. Images will be judged on innovative handling of the subject, expression, accuracy, mood, concept, craftsmanship, and reproducibility. Entries must be postmarked on or before September 14, 2020. The winner will be notified by mail by November 30, 2020. In exchange for the use of winning artwork, the artist will receive prominent credit on the poster itself, 50 copies of the poster, and a cash award of $300 USD.

Entry Form

Name*
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Please accept my photographic image(s) for consideration in the annual Loon Appreciation Week Poster competition. This is my original work, conceived and created entirely by me. I understand that LoonWatch will not return any CD, USB, or other storage device submitted to the competition, nor is LoonWatch responsible for any damage to these items. I agree to allow LoonWatch and Northland College to reproduce my image(s) on the poster and in any subsequent promotional materials, and I will be appropriately credited. I have fully read and comprehend the rules of the competition, including the ethical wildlife photography guidelines.
Number of images being submitted
Limit of five per participant.
How will you be submitting your images?*
- FTP site
- Via mail
FTP site
Provide the full url to where your image(s) can be downloaded. If submitting multiple entries, save all image into one folder and provide that link.
Mail your non-returnable CD, DVD, or other external storage device to: LoonWatch Photo Contest, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Northland College, Ashland, WI 54806. Print a copy of the confirmation email you receive after submitting this form and include it with your submission.
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