2026 Photo Contest
Adult Division Winners:
- First Place Winner of a GoPro goes to Rezty Gapuz, Reliance.
- Second Place Winner of a $100 Visa gift card goes to Bob Newland, Wind Cave.
- Third Place Winner of a $50 Visa gift card goes to Amy Hendrix, Hartford.
Rezty Gapuz, Reliance – First Place Winner of Adult Division
Bob Newland, Wind Cave – Second Place Winner of Adult Division
Amy Hendrix, Hartford – Third Place Winner of Adult Division
Teen Division Winners:
- First Place Winner of a $60 check goes to Colter, Wood.
- Second Place Winner of a $40 check goes to Taylor, Bonesteel.
- Third Place Winner of a $20 check goes to Remington, White River.
Colter, Wood – First Place Winner of Teen Division
Taylor, Bonesteel – Second Place Winner of Teen Division
Remington, White River – Third Place Winner of Teen Division
Rules and Guidelines:
Golden West invites you to take and submit beautiful landscapes, scenic nature spots, or any other candid moments. Capture the beauty of the Golden West service territory on camera for a chance to win!
In addition to the adult contest, this year’s photo contest also includes a teen division for ages 13 to 17 with prizes awarded for all winners.
Map of the Golden West service territory
(Click on the image to enlarge.)
Please note that Custer State Park is not part of the Golden West service territory.
ADULT DIVISION
Ages 18 years and older
Voting Aug. 19 to Sept. 1
Prizes:
- First place: GoPro Camera
- Second place: $100 Visa gift card
- Third place: $50 Visa gift card
Submission rules:
- One submission per photographer.
- You must be the original photographer of the photo submitted.
- If more than one submission is received, your submission will be disqualified.
- Photo must be taken in or of the Golden West service territory. (Please note that Custer State Park is not in the Golden West service territory.)
- Golden West is allowed to publish the photographer’s name and photo on social media and, if selected as a winner, published on other platforms to promote Golden West.
TEEN DIVISION
Ages 13 to 17
Voting Aug. 3 to 19
Prizes:
- First place: $60 check
- Second place: $40 check
- Third place: $20 check
Submission rules:
- One submission per photographer.
- Your child must be the original photographer of the photo submitted.
- If more than one submission per teen is received, he/she will be disqualified.
- Photo must be taken in or of the Golden West service territory. (Please note that Custer State Park is not in the Golden West service territory.)
- Parent/legal guardian gives Golden West permission to publish the photographer’s first name and photo on social media and, if selected as a winner, published on other platforms to promote Golden West.
- Parent/legal guardian of the minor child identified on the submission form is a Golden West customer.
All submissions were due by Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. MT.
You must be the original photographer of the photo that is submitted.
All entries will be considered for inclusion in Golden West’s large 15” x 11” business calendar, for example.
All photos must be uploaded online in high resolution using the form below. The larger the file size, the better!
All submitted photos will be posted to the Golden West Facebook page (@GoldenWestTelecom) where members will determine the winners by voting for their favorites.
You can see the winning photographs from years past here.
