March 28, 2024

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San Marcos, CA—The City of San Marcos is hosting its first “Best of San Marcos” photo contest in conjunction with the Community Services Department.

Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit striking images that capture the “Best of San Marcos”: natural beauty, recreational activities, architectural points of interest, as well as people enjoying San Marcos parks and trails, sporting and special events, and other community programs.

All entries must be submitted in a digital, TIFF or JPEG format by Monday, Feb. 23 to Assistant Community Services Director Holly Malan, hmalan@san-marcos.net. Limited to one entry per person, photographers must be taken in the City of San Marcos and accompanied by an entry form, liability waiver, and a parent/Guardian release for photographers under age 18.

Winning entries will be published in the San Marcos 360 News and Recreation Guide or used in other city publications, promotional materials and/or city website. First place winners will also receive $50 San Marcos Bucks redeemable towards one session of any enrichment camp or specialty class, subject to availability. Second place winners will receive $25 San Marcos Bucks redeemable towards one session of any enrichment camp or specialty class, subject to availability.

By entering the contest, photographers grant the City of San Marcos a royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute and publicly display submitted photographs for advertising, promotional and other purposes. The photographer may or may not be credited when their photo is used.

Entry Form/Liability Waiver
Parent/Guardian Release Form (for photographers under 18)

 

For more information, please contact Communication Officer Sarah Divan at (760) 744-1050, ext. 3174 or sdivan@san-marcos.net.