Photo Competition

Celebrating Your Community – My Upper Yarra – Entries NOW CLOSED. Online Exhibition coming soon…

What We’re Looking For

We want to see the Upper Yarra through your lens – the beauty, the people, the stories. Show us what makes your corner of the world so special.

Guidelines – Local Photos by Locals:

  • Photos must be taken in the Upper Yarra by those who live, work, or study here (see T&Cs 17 & 18)
    Showcase the natural landscape, iconic locations, local life, and what it means to live in the Upper Yarra
  • Entrants must live, work or study in the Upper Yarra.
  • Images featuring people are encouraged. Just make sure to submit a signed Photo Consent Form for every person featured
  • Iconic buildings and landmarks are welcome (not for business promotion purposes)
  • No offensive content
  • For all purposes of this competition, the Upper Yarra is defined as all townships with postcodes 3799 or 3797.

Photo Requirements:

  • Landscape/horizontal orientation only (no portrait/vertical images)
  • JPEG, JPG or PNG formats
  • Minimum file size 300 kb/resolution 300dpi
  • Minimal digital enhancement – no heavy filters or special effects (black & white and cropping accepted)
  • Maximum TWO entries per person – one entry per form

How do I enter?

If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must provide permission for you to enter.

If your photo includes identifiable individuals, each person must complete and sign a Photo Consent Form.

For printed entries:

    • Scan and email your completed entry form and consent form (if required) to admin@upperyarra.net.au, or

    • Drop off your forms in person at either of our branch locations.

The Prizes

Twelve winning photos will be featured in our 2027 Community Calendar and receive:

Total Prize Pool on offer $2,300

  • Judges’ Choice – $500
  • Judges’ Choice Runner-Up – $250
  • Judges’ Under-18 Choice – $250
  • Under-18 Runner-Up – $150
  • People’s Choice Awards – 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100 (by public voting)
  • Community Bank Staff Choice – $150
  • Highly Commended – 4 additional calendar features each receive $100

Competition Timeline

ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday 8 July 2026
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 5pm

  • Online Voting & Exhibition OPEN: Friday 21 August 2026
  • Voting CLOSES: Sunday 13 September 2026
  • Winners Announced: Friday 18 September 2026 (via our website & Facebook)
  • 2027 Calendars Available: Late November at our Warburton & Yarra Junction branches

People’s Choice Winner 2026 – My Birding Spark by Finn Saurine

Eastern Spinebill - My birding spark - Finn Saurine

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