Community Photo Contest – Rooted in Rural
Events | 12/29/25
Girard Medical Center is excited to invite our community to help shape the future look of our hospital! As part of our 2026 campaigns, Rooted in Rural. Focused on You and Our Roots. Our People., we’re launching a Community Photography Contest — and we want your view of Girard.
From historic landmarks to rural landscapes and familiar community favorites, we’re looking for photography that captures the heart, history, and beauty of Girard.
Selected winning photos will be:
- Professionally printed and displayed throughout the hospital
- Credited with full photographer information
- Featured on Girard Medical Center’s social media and website
Show us, Girard, through your lens. Show us our roots.
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Theme: Photography must feature Girard, Kansas or nearby community areas. Examples include:
Historic buildings Iconic landmarks Rural scenes Agriculture Small-town life Seasonal or cultural moments unique to Girard
Who Can Enter: Open to all community members — students, hobbyists, and professional photographers.
Entry Limit: There is no limit to the number of photos participants may submit.
Eligibility Requirements:
Photo(s) must be taken by the entrant High-resolution images (300 dpi preferred) Each submission must include the exact location of where the photo was taken Photos may be color or black & white Recognizable individuals must have permission By submitting, participants grant GMC permission to print and publicly display images
Judging Criteria:
Connection to theme Creativity & composition Emotional impact Artistic quality Storytelling of Girard’s rural heritage Judged by GMC staff.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
How to Submit:
Email entries to: ksmith@girardmedicalcenter.com
Subject line: 2026 Community Photo Contest Entry
Include the following for each photo:
- Photographer’s Name
- Phone Number & Email
- Photo Title (optional)
- Exact Location of Photo Short Description (optional) Image in a PNG or JPEG. (High-resolution images 300 dpi preferred)
Deadline: February 6th, 2026
Winning photographers will have their work:
- Displayed in the hospital
- Credited with their name
- Featured on GMC social media & GMC website
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