It's finally here!
NIA’s annual photo contest is back for 2025
This year’s theme is Nonprofit Unity!, and all NIA members and eligible Blue Avocado subscribers are invited to enter!
You could win cash prizes for your nonprofit, and your photo could also be featured in future NIA publications — that’s free publicity!

Insured by NIA:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington
Vancouver, WA
$3,000 in Cash Prizes for Nonprofits
Winning photographs get one of the following donations to their nonprofits:
$1,000
Best of Show
1 winner
$500
Standing Ovation
2 winners
$100
Spotlight
10 winners
Photos of NIA members may also be promoted on the NIA website, with links back to their nonprofit websites!
How to Enter:
- Provide your basic information.
- Upload your photo and release form(s).
- Certify your eligibility.

Insured by NIA:
Heart to Heart International
Lenexa, KS
Rules:
- One entry per nonprofit.
- Only IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to enter.
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
- 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 anytime 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).
- 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.
- Combined images, images with added logos or text, and AI-generated/enhanced images will be disqualified.
- Photos that are blatantly promotional and depict a brand or products of commercial value will be disqualified.
- Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.
Important Dates
November 7, 2025
Deadline to enter.
November 10-21, 2025
Public voting will take place.
During that time, photos and voting buttons will appear on this page.
Internal judging will follow.
December 10, 2025
Winners will be announced.