2024 NIA Nonprofit Photo Contest

It's finally here!

NIA’s annual photo contest is back for 2024!

This year’s theme is Community in Focus, and all NIA members and eligible Blue Avocado subscribers are invited to enter!

You could be one of the 25 winners that will win up to $1000 in cash prizes for your nonprofit, and your nonprofit’s photo could be featured on the NIA website or publications.

Three people viewed from behind looking at a beautiful sunrise

Insured by NIA:
The Covering House
Saint Louis, MO

$5000 in Cash Prizes for Nonprofits

Winning photographs get one of the following donations to their nonprofits:

$1000

Best of Show
1 winner

$500

Standing Ovation
4 winners

$100

Spotlight
20 winners

Photos of NIA members may also be promoted on the NIA website, with links back to their nonprofit websites!

How to Enter:

  1. Provide your basic information.
  2. Upload your photo and release form(s).
  3. Certify your eligibility.
dancers holding a pumpkin

Insured by NIA:
San Jose Dance Theater
San Jose, CA

Rules

  1. One entry per nonprofit.
  2. Only IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to enter.
  3. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
  4. Please note that by law, we are required to have a photo release for any photo that includes any individual(s) who are in a private place or where there is a reasonable right to privacy. Photographs of any persons under the age of 18 require a release for each minor signed by a parent or guardian. This is required any time a minor’s face is clearly visible, regardless of location. Releases are also required for adults if they are photographed on private property or in a setting with the reasonable expectation of privacy. You may submit signed copies of your own release form, or you may download this photo release form. Each entry will be evaluated to ensure it represents a nonprofit organization in the U.S. and has appropriate release forms signed (if applicable).
  5. Entrants must satisfy one of the following conditions:
    • Have a Blue Avocado weekly email subscription (subscriptions are free), or
    • Be an active member of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.
  6. Combining images or adding logos or text to images is not allowed. 
  7. Photos that are blatantly promotional and depict a brand or products of commercial value will be disqualified. 
  8. Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.

Important Dates

November 7, 2024

Deadline to enter.

November 11-22, 2024

Public voting will take place.
During that time, photos and voting buttons will appear on this page.
Internal judging will follow.

December 10, 2024

Winners will be announced.

Entry Form

One submission per nonprofit.
Don’t get disqualified: Read the rules!