Southern Delaware Tourism photo contest entries begin Jan. 1

To celebrate Southern Delaware and keep it top of mind all winter with visitors planning their warm-weather getaways for 2020, Southern Delaware Tourism is launching its 4th Annual Photo Contest. Entries will be accepted from locals and visitors from midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 through 5 p.m., Friday, March 13. Winners will be announced Friday, March 27.

There will be one grand-prize winning photo chosen as well as one winning photo in each of three categories: Pets and Their People, Culinary Coast, and Sensational Southern Delaware.

Pets and Their People photos must contain at least one person and one pet enjoying the outdoors in any season in Southern Delaware. Locations could include Southern Delaware trails, beaches, bays, waterways, downtowns, and subjects can be in boats, on kayaks, paddleboards, or tractors. Imagination and creativity are encouraged.

Life tastes better here along the Culinary Coast, and photos of friends and family enjoying incredible Southern Delaware cuisine are welcome. Photos can be taken in Sussex County restaurants, strolling while noshing in area downtowns or on boardwalks, or picnicking on local beaches. Send photos from farmers markets, cooking events, classes, brewery tours, winery tours, pub visits, farm visits, etc., showing how subjects most love to enjoy Southern Delaware deliciousness!

Sensational Southern Delaware photos should show iconic public places in Sussex County, the kinds of places that immediately come to mind when Southern Delaware is mentioned. Or maybe the place people are most nostalgic for when they’re not here. Photos can include people or not; the choice is totally up to the photographer.

Photo winners will be selected by Terry Plowman, founder, editor and publisher of Delaware Beach Life, the magazine that was named the 2019 Tourism Partner of the Year by Southern Delaware Tourism. All eligible photo entries will be uploaded by Southern Delaware Tourism to the Southern Delaware Tourism Instagram feed (@VisitSouthDel).

The Grand Prize is a two-night stay at the beautiful Bellmoor Inn & Spa in a deluxe room with 50-minute spa service.

Category prizes are: Pets and Their People: A two-night stay at the pet-friendly Hyatt Place Dewey Beach; Culinary Coast: $50 gift certificates to a host of Culinary Coast eateries; and Sensational Southern Delaware: A two-night stay at the beautiful Inn at Canal Square.

To enter, email photos to SoDelPhotos@gmail.com between midnight, Jan. 1, 2020, and 5 p.m., Friday, March 13. Be sure to read all entry and eligibility rules and requirements prior to submission. Winners will be notified via email Friday, March 27.

For detailed information and full contest rules, go to https://visitsoutherndelaware.com/southern-delaware-tourism-photo-contest.

Southern Delaware Tourism supports and encourages the identification, development and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the quality of life. For more information, call Southern Delaware Tourism at 302-856-1818 or go to www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com.