Jan 12, 2023 2 min read

The Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, a program of the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), is an annual photography contest not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.

The contest is open to amateur photographers in Pennsylvania, and entries will be judged on six criteria: anti-litter message; originality; photographic technique; quality of photo; originality of title and severity of the litter.

A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through grade 12); four additional prizes will be awarded with second-place winners receiving $250 and third place $100 in each group.

Photo entries are limited to five per person and must be between 4 inches by 6 inces and 8×10 and can be sent to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, East Office, 1671 North Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063.

High resolution digital submissions can be sent to lensonlitter@prc.org, or entered via the online entry form found at https://prc.org/programs/projects/lens-litter/.

All entries must include the entrant’s name, address, email address, telephone number, photo title, location of litter site and how the entrant learned of the contest.

For student submissions, age, grade and school name also must be provided. Photos submitted without the required information will be disqualified. Photos will not be returned and may be used by PRC at its discretion.

Deadline is Oct. 31.

Questions can be directed to lensonlitter@prc.org.