Bank of Utah is calling for amateur and professional photographers to submit their best outdoor landscape or activity photos to share what Utah means to them for the annual My Utah Photo Contest, now in its seventh year.

Applicants should submit photos that answer the question: “My Utah is ____” whether it’s mountain rocks , snowy ski slopes or the red rocks of southern Utah, this contest is meant to celebrate Utah’s local photographers.

The contest prizes include:

• 1st Place: $500 + Featured on Bank of Utah billboards + Front cover feature in Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest Calendar.
• 2nd Place: $300 + Featured in Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest Calendar.
• 3rd Place: $200 + Featured in Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest Calendar.
• Nine Honorable Mentions will also be chosen and featured in Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest Calendar.
• Best in Show Award: The entrant with the top votes wins $150 + Back cover feature in Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest Calendar. 

Bank of Utah will announce winners on July 13, 2026, and spotlight select photos in the bank’s “Feature Fridays” series on Instagram. All winners, honorable mentions and the Best in Show recipient will receive complimentary copies of Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest calendar to share with friends and family.

“The My Utah Photo Contest is one of our favorite traditions,” said Branden Hansen, president of Bank of Utah. “We’re amazed by the creativity and talent of entrants. It’s inspiring to see how the contest has helped photographers gain recognition and take the next step in their careers.”

To enter, view past winners and learn more, visit: Entries

Bank of Utah’s Annual Photo Contest Calendar will be available for pickup at Bank of Utah branch locations at the start of the new year.

Complete rules and details are available at: www.bankofutah.com/my-utah-photo-contest-rules.