HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest is Now Open!

HAWAII Magazine Staff / Apr 13, 2026

Our annual photo contest is back, and submissions are officially open! And we’re doing things slightly differently in 2026. As always, we invite you to share your best shots of Hawaiʻi for a chance to be featured in HAWAIʻI Magazine. This year’s categories include Land, Ocean, People, Wildlife, Kīlauea, and Student Submissions. Finalists will be selected by the HAWAIʻI Magazine team in each of the submission categories. But this year, our readers […]

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Submit Your Best Hawaiʻi Photos Now in Our 25th Annual Photo Contest

HAWAII Magazine Staff / Apr 1, 2024

It’s the 25th anniversary of HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Photo Contest—and we’re looking for photos that showcase the beauty of the Islands. You could win a trip to Kauaʻi! Submissions are now open for the contest with the following categories; Land, Ocean, People, Wildlife, and Sunrise or Sunset, and Maui. The contest runs until Sunday, Oct.

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HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 24th Annual Photo Contest Returns

HAWAII Magazine Staff / Sep 28, 2022

From avid lensmen to amateur shutterbugs, HAWAIʻI Magazine is calling for all photographers to enter its annual photo contest. Submissions open for the 24th annual contest on July 1, 2022, in the following categories; Land, Ocean, People, Wildlife and Sunrise or Sunset. The contest runs until Oct. 2, 2022 and photos can be submitted on

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Ko‘a Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach “With Love, Ko‘a Kea” Social Media Contest

Ko'a Kea Resort / Jun 16, 2022

Ko‘a Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach is the Garden Isle’s intimate, boutique resort on the south shore. After undergoing a $5 million guest room renovation, Ko‘a Kea is excited to welcome back guests to experience the reimagined space. The “With Love, Ko‘a Kea” contest allows both past Ko‘a Kea guests and Hawai‘i visitors alike

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Vote in the 2022 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards and You Could Win a Trip to Kauaʻi

The HAWAII Magazine Staff / Sep 7, 2021

Last year a global pandemic didn’t stop you! Thousands of you voted in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, picking your favorite beaches, restaurants and hotels—even if you couldn’t visit. Well, here’s your chance again to vote for your faves, from malasadas to golf courses to hiking trails. And your efforts may pay off: Fill out

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HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 22nd Annual Photo Contest is Open for Submissions

HAWAII Magazine Staff / Jun 16, 2020

It’s that time of the year once more. Our 22nd annual Photo Contest is now taking submissions for our five featured categories: Land, Ocean, People, Sunset and Wildlife. Whether it’s that magical shot you took on your last vacation, where everything lined up just right, or a photo that you spent all morning setting up, as long as it was

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HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 2020 Photo Contest Winners

HAWAII Magazine Staff / Jan 15, 2020

It was a tough task for our in-house team of editors, designers and staffers to pick winners of the 2020 HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo Contest. But we did it! Featured here are the first- and second-place winners in the categories of land, ocean, people, wildlife and food, as well as a grand prize winner who wowed our judges. Congratulations to all of the

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Congratulations to the Winners of HAWAII Magazine’s 2019 Video Contest!

Catherine Toth Fox / Jun 10, 2019

Congratulations to our winners in HAWAII Magazine’s first video contest! As a contest that was open to both amateurs and professionals, we got unique entries from all over the world, some very personal, others polished and professional. What we asked for: A 60-second video of Hawaii that inspires others to travel to the Islands and

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HAWAII Magazine’s 2019 Photo Contest Winners

HAWAI'I Magazine / Jan 8, 2019

The 2019 HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest has come to a close, and it was a tough task for our in-house team of editors, designers and staff to pick the top winners. Featured here are the first- and second-place winners in the categories of land, ocean, people, wildlife and food, as well as a grand prize

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Winners and runners-up of the 2018 HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest

HAWAI'I Magazine / Feb 12, 2018

The 2018 HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest received many beautiful entries from around the world, making it a difficult job for our in-house team of editors, designers and staff to pick the top winners. Here, we feature the first- and second-place winners in four categories: Outdoor, Culture, People and Abstract. Congratulations to all of our winners,

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The top submissions to HAWAII Magazine’s 2018 Photo Contest

HAWAII Magazine Staff / Dec 19, 2017

It’s a difficult job determining the winners of our 19th annual HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest, found in our January/February 2018 issue, on newsstands now. In searching for our winners, we inevitably must decide between entries that are so close in quality, artistry and beauty. Here, we present the top submissions that made it to the final

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Winners of the 2017 HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest

HAWAI'I Magazine / Mar 6, 2017

As shown in the diverse subjects captured on camera by those who submitted, there’s no short supply of beauty to marvel at in the Hawaiian Islands. The 2017 HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo Contest received more entries this year than any in its history. Here, we feature the First and Second Place winners in four categories: Outdoor, Culture,