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.