The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

SPOKANE—Innovia Foundation is excited to announce the opening of their third annual Photo Contest: This is WHO We Are. This region is a beautiful patchwork of lives and communities and they invite residents to submit images that capture the unique identity and spirit of the Inland Northwest.

Participants can submit photographs to the following six categories: People, Landscape/Wildlife, Education, Arts and Culture, Community, and Nonprofit Mission in Action. Photographs must be taken within Innovia Foundation’s 20-county service area.

To benefit other inspiring nonprofit organizations serving our region, the first-place overall photographer will receive a $1,000 grant awarded to their favorite 501(c)3 organization, a canvas print of their photograph and a feature on our website. Winners in each individual category will receive a $200 grant awarded to an organization of their choice, a canvas print, and showcasing on our website.

“Our vibrant communities, the breathtaking landscapes and beautiful diversity of this region inspire our work every day,” says Shelly O’Quinn, CEO of Innovia Foundation. “We are excited to celebrate who we are as a region through the photography of those who call this place home.”

A full list of contest rules and instructions for submission can be found at innovia.org/news/2022photocontest. Any questions about the contest can be directed to Rachel Quick at rquick@innovia.org.