"All Things Trees" 4-H Photo Contest

Eligibility
Open to any 4-H member in Tennessee

Divisions

Jr. Division: Grades 4th through 8th as of January 1, 2026
Sr. Division: Grades 9th through 12th as of January 1, 2026

2026 Theme
"All Things Trees"

4-H members can submit a photograph of anything that relates in any way to trees or forest products. This could be live trees, wood, wood products, etc.

Process

Counties can submit up to 5 photos in each age division.
Only 1 photo per 4-H member can be submitted.
Photos must be received by 11:00 PM EDT on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Photos need to be emailed to statefairphoto@tennessee.edu.
Photo must be attached to the email with the file name of:
- Division (JR or SR)
- County
- Name of 4-H Exhibitor
- Example: JRBlountTomSmith
Also attach the registration form to the email.
Photos will be judged on:
- Photographic Quality
- Composition
- Originality
- Relation to the Theme
Photos must have been taken since August 1, 2025.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 5 photos in each Region in each grade division.
The three winning Regional photos will be judged to determine Best of Show.
The top 5 photos in each region will be printed and mounted and exhibited at the Tennessee State Fair.
All photos will be exhibited at the fair in a virtual exhibit.

Premiums
Premiums will be awards in each division

1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50