2025 City of Mankato Photo Contest

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Capture the Spirit of Mankato!

This year’s City Calendar Photo Contest invited community members to “Capture the Spirit of Mankato” by submitting their unique perspectives of places, spaces, and moments that showcase the City’s spirit. We received 72 beautiful entries, and now it’s time for the community to help decide which photos will be featured in the upcoming 2026 City Calendar.

How Voting Works:

  • Round 1: Photos are grouped into four categories. Vote for your favorites in each category to help narrow the entries down to 20 finalists.
  • Round 2: From the finalists, community members will select the 12 calendar photos, plus vote for an overall winner (cover photo + grand prize) and an honorable mention.

Your voice helps celebrate Mankato’s character and community pride — thank you for voting and supporting local photographers!

Timeline:

  • Round 1 Voting: Sept. 5–12
  • Round 2 Voting: Sept. 22–29

Capture the Spirit of Mankato!

This year’s City Calendar Photo Contest invited community members to “Capture the Spirit of Mankato” by submitting their unique perspectives of places, spaces, and moments that showcase the City’s spirit. We received 72 beautiful entries, and now it’s time for the community to help decide which photos will be featured in the upcoming 2026 City Calendar.

How Voting Works:

  • Round 1: Photos are grouped into four categories. Vote for your favorites in each category to help narrow the entries down to 20 finalists.
  • Round 2: From the finalists, community members will select the 12 calendar photos, plus vote for an overall winner (cover photo + grand prize) and an honorable mention.

Your voice helps celebrate Mankato’s character and community pride — thank you for voting and supporting local photographers!

Timeline:

  • Round 1 Voting: Sept. 5–12
  • Round 2 Voting: Sept. 22–29

  • 2025 Photo Contest Voting: Round 1

    Thank you for participating in the City Calendar Photo Contest! Your votes will help determine which photos move forward to the final round.

    Categories:

    Photos are grouped into four categories to showcase the diversity of Mankato:

    1. City Landmarks & Monuments
      Iconic features that represent our community — bridges, statues, historic buildings, and other recognizable sites.

    2. Rivers, Parks & Natural Spaces
      Outdoor spaces that showcase our environment — rivers, trails, playgrounds, open fields, and recreational areas.

    3. Flowers, Gardens & Wildlife
      Nature in detail — blossoms, trees, plants, animals, and seasonal natural beauty.

    4. Cityscapes & Community Life
      Scenes of daily life in the city — streetscapes, architecture, gatherings, events, and the built environment.



    Voting Instructions

    1. The ballot is divided into four sections, one for each category.

    2. In each section, select 3–5 of your favorite photos.

    3. Photos are displayed as thumbnails.

    4. Your votes will help determine the Top 5 photos in each category, which will advance to Round 2.

    5. In the event of a tie, City staff may make a tie-breaking decision.

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