People and Places of Polk County, Volume 2

Photo Contest

Theme: People and Places of Polk County

Deadline: 11:59PM ET on Wednesday, May 6

We are very excited to announce another collaboration with Destroyer Media this year on our second photo contest and exhibition. The theme this year is again People and Places of Polk County. We cannot wait to see the amazing photos you submit.

Selected photographs will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Haven and LKLD magazines, and two photos will be featured on the magazine covers. Also, participating photographers will have a chance to share their work in a gallery show occurring during the June First Friday event in Winter Haven.

Use the submission form link below to submit your work.

Please read below for additional information:

We request that submissions be limited to three (3) photographs per entrant. To be considered, photographs must have been taken by the entrant in Polk County within the last year (2025-2026). Framed photos should be no bigger than 24 in x 24 in.

Preference will be given to photographs that fit the theme and are distinctly representative of or tell a story unique to Polk County. Creativity and personal interpretation is encouraged. Selections will be made by the team at Destroyer Media and Marketing.

All photographs that are selected will need to be printed, prepared for display (including framing as needed and prepped for wall hanging), and dropped off in Winter Haven prior to June 5 for the gallery show during the Winter Haven First Friday event.  Additional details will be provided once the selection process is complete.