By entering Captured in Minot 2025, you grant Visit Minot permission to use submitted photos for future tourism marketing.
Categories: People & Moments, Places & Landmarks, Food & Local Finds, Seasons of Minot
2026 Photo Contest Winners
More than 900 photos captured the spirit of Minot during this year’s contest. From seasonal landscapes and iconic landmarks to authentic community moments, each entry helped showcase what makes Minot unique.
We’re grateful to everyone who submitted and shared their Minot moments with us.
People's Choice Winner - Submitted by Whitney Quist
Best of Show Winner -Submitted by Emili Barnhart
Attractions & Landmarks Winner - Submitted by Georgea Thompson
Food & Events Winner - Submitted by Vanessa Rovig
Seasons of Minot Winner - Submitted by Jeremiah Siembida
People & Moments Winner - Submitted by Janell Ennis
Your Minot moments deserve the spotlight. Submit photos that capture the moments, places, and experiences that make Minot a memorable place to visit. Enter for your chance to win $1,000 in prizes and have your photos featured in Visit Minot marketing.
The photo contest has closed; winner will be announced February 9th.
Categories: People & Moments, Places & Landmarks, Food & Local Finds, Seasons of Minot
By entering Captured in Minot 2025, you grant Visit Minot permission to use submitted photos for future tourism marketing.
How to Enter:
Step 1: Upload the photo(s) you’d like to submit using the submission form below.
Step 2: Enter your name and email address so we can contact you if your photo is selected as a finalist or winner.
Step 3: Click submit and upload your photos with a title, the category you’re entering it in, and your name included the file name. By uploading your photo(s), you agree to the rules and regulations listed on this page.
All submissions are moderated. Photos will not appear immediately and may take up to 24 hours to be reviewed. Images that are offensive, violent, hateful, overly suggestive, or not family-friendly will not be approved. Once approved, your photo will be officially entered into the contest.
Prizes:
Grand Prize — Best Overall 2025 Minot Photo
Minot Experience Package ($500 value):
- One-night hotel stay at The Hampton Inn & Suites
- $100 gift card to a local Minot restaurant
- Attraction or activity passes
Contest Rules:
Deadline: January 29th (Winners will be announced on February 9th)
- Photos must be taken in the Minot area (Ward County) during 2025.
- You may submit multiple photos, but they must be your own work: no collages, AI-generated images, watermarks, or text overlays.
- Photos must be family-friendly.
- Basic edits (cropping, brightness, color correction) are allowed.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
- People’s Choice voting will close on Feb. 6
- Visit Minot reserves the right to make adjustments to these rules at any time without notice.
Photo Requirements: Photos must be submitted as high resolution JPEG or PNG files. Minimum image size: 2048 pixels on the longest side (width or height). Vertical and horizontal photos are accepted. (Images may be cropped to fit different formats.)