Grab your camera and get ready to share what makes Haines special to you. Whether you're here for a day or call this place home, we want to see your favorite moments—outdoor adventures, festive gatherings, peaceful escapes, and the everyday magic happening all around us.
This Year’s Theme: Caught in the Moment
This year’s contest celebrates people in motion—exploring, gathering, celebrating, working, or simply enjoying the beauty of the Chilkat Valley. Whether it’s action-packed or quietly reflective, we’re looking for images that capture the human experience in Haines.
Contest Kicks Off July 1st!
Submissions open Tuesday, July 1st, weekly winners will be announced the following Wednesday on social media and notified via email.
Weekly Winner Announcement Dates: July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.
How it Works:
Weekly Winners: Each week, two standout photo entries will be selected and featured across our channels. Each winner receives a $50 gift card to a local Haines business of their choice.
Grand Prizes:
At the end of the contest, we’ll draw five grand prize winners from all entries received:
(2) Grand Prize Winners: $250 Alaska Airlines gift cards
(3) Runners-Up: $100 gift cards to a local business of your choice
Submit as many photos as you like—more entries mean more chances to win!
Grand Prize Drawing – Tuesday, September 2
The grand prize drawing will be held Tuesday, September 2nd, live on social media. All participants are eligible to win—regardless of whether you were a weekly winner.
Bonus: Selected photos may also be featured in future Haines Borough materials, helping to share the story of our community with the world.
No matter how you experience Haines—on the water, on the trails, or in the heart of town—we want to see the moments that matter to you.
Snap. Share. Celebrate.
Let’s tell the story of Haines—one incredible moment at a time.
