Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Davies, Lee, Ogle,
Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago

As part of NIAAA’s 50th anniversary celebration, we are launching a photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it could be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or a stunning landscape. We ask that your agency help promote this competition on your website, Facebook page, and any other social media platform you may use.

  • What we need: Digital high-resolution original photos representing your county.

  • Who can participate: This contest is open to the public, and anyone can participate.

  • When: Submissions to NIAAA are due by Monday, 12/2/2024, and the winners will be announced on NIAAA’s website and Facebook page on Monday, 12/16/2024.

  • What’s the prize: $50 Amazon gift card, a NIAAA award certificate, and bragging rights. The winning photos will be printed, professionally framed and proudly displayed at NIAAA’s office. The winning photos will represent each county on NIAAA’s new website.

  • Where: Submit photos along with a signed photo contest release form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • Who are the judges for the contest: NIAAA’s staff and photographer Brian Thomas.

Photo release form