25th Annual NIA Photo Contest

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!

two people high-fiving outside

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:

two people giving high fives in a parking lot

Insured by NIA:
Heart to Heart International
Lenexa, KS

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 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).
  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. Combined images, images with added logos or text, and AI-generated/enhanced images will be disqualified. 
  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, 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.

Entry Form

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