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Photography Contest

The 2009 Photography Contest has ended.  Winning photos are posted below.  Thanks to all who entered.  The winning photos will be on display at the Visitors' Center in the Perryville Outlets in January 2010.  Check back later to see the dates and times of the display.

In order to promote the arts as well as Cecil County, the Office of Tourism sponsors an annual contest for  photographers.  Entries are submitted the beginning of  June and the contest ends the beginning of November.  Please watch the website for exact dates for the 2010 contest.

We are looking for entries that "best capture the spirit of Cecil County".  Photos that feature any place, activity, or event within the county are welcome.

The winning entries will be featured on this website and receive awards as indicated on the guidelines.  Entries may also be used in other Cecil County promotional media.  Only printed photo entries may be submitted.
All entries should be mailed to:

Cecil County Tourism
68 Heather Lane, Suite 43
Perryville, MD 21903

Click on this link to print the guidelines.

Click on this link to go to the entry form.

Please call (1-800-Cecil95) or E-mail us if you have questions or need help.

2009 Lighthouse Photography Contest Awards

Thank you to all who entered our 2009 Photography contest!
Winning photos are posted below.

1st Place - Adult


Patiently Waiting
by Patrick Conway of Elkton, MD

1st Place - Professional


Christmas Lights on the Wharf
by Ricard LeGates of Chesapeake City, MD

2nd Place - Adult

Fishermen
by Leah Blaise of Elkton, MD

Honorable Mention - Professional

Let's Go Fishin'
by Alan Keithley of Elkton, MD

3rd Place - Adult

Turkey Point Lighthouse
by Linda Bower of Elkton, MD

Honorable Mention - Professional

Skip Jacks Marina
by Bob Hunt of Elkton, MD

Amateur Youth Award

Along The Road
by Nichole Kaelin of Port Deposit, MD

Honorable Mention - Adult

Scene at Our Farm Pond
by Arlene Miller of North East, MD

Honorable Mention - Adult

Favorite Farm
by Patty O-Loughlin of Colora, MD
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