Submissions for the 2026 calendar are now being accepted.
Congratulations to all of the talented photographers whose images were selected for the calendar. They are: Denise Ruffin, Emerald Isle; Ethan Weeks, Salter Path; Jami Thomas, Emerald Isle; Richard Macquade, Newport; George Lock, Raleigh; Beth Shepard, Beaufort;Ted Rudder, Salter Path; Kelly Hoff, Newport; Jordan Waugh, Peletier; Vicki Gabriel, Emerald Isle; and Krista Bradt, Newport.
Our 2025 wall calendar will be available to members at our office in Newport in late November.
Photo Contest Guidelines
A panel of judges will select up to 14 winning photos (one for each month, one for the following January, and one for the cover).
The deadline is Aug. 15 each year. Judging will be done by the staff of Carolina Country magazine.
Winners will be notified when judging is completed. Their names’ will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.
Only Carteret-Craven Electric Co-op members may enter the contest. (CCEC employees and their immediate families and spouses are not eligible to enter the contest.)
- Photos must be electronic.
- Photos must capture the beauty of our area (consider photos taken during all seasons). The photos must be taken by you, not someone else.
- Photo submissions must include the following information:
- Name
- CCEC Account Number
- Address
- Phone
- Where photo was taken and a description
- One membership (household) may submit up to 5 photos, but we may limit each photographer to no more than two winning entries.
- Send photos to melissag@ccemc.com with “Photo Contest” in the subject line.
LOCATION
Submit photos taken in CCEC’s service area and nearby areas.
FILE TYPE
JPEG digital images
FILE SIZE
Enter color photos that are appropriately sized for quality printing at 12 inches wide by 9 inches high (300 dpi resolution: minimum resolution of 3,600 pixels by 2,700 pixels).
FORMAT
Only horizontal pictures will be accepted. Vertical photos will be eliminated.
OWNERSHIP
Image must be an original you own.
PERMISSION
Scenic photos preferred. However, if individuals are identifiable in your photo, you must obtain the permission of anyone depicted for the photograph to be published in the calendar.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2025
Email your questions to Communications Director at melissag@ccemc.com.
