The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is a nonprofit educational organization nestled within the Nokuse Land Conservancy - a 56,000 acre conservation area for the endangered Longleaf Pine ecosystem. Our core mission is to educate the next generation on the importance of biodiversity, sustainability, and conservation. Each year, we engage over 6,500 students from the nearby counties in outdoor experiences, hands-on learning, and ambassador animal encounters. The Center is able to provide this program to local students for free because of generous donations from the public.
Prizes
The top three winners in each category will advance to a judged round, held at the Biophilia Center on January 24th. Announcement of the winners will be made that day and contestants are not required to be present.
The photo with the most votes overall will be professionally framed and hung in the Biophilia Center. Each 1st place winner of each category will receive a prize of up to $100 value.
Rules
This contest is open to all nature photographers aged eight and older. There will be a youth and adult winner for each category, and both will receive a prize valued up to $100. First place winner of the categories (landscapes, flora, and fauna) will be decided by a panel of three judges on January 24th at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Contestants are not required to be present. The photo with the most votes will have their photo framed and hung in the Biophilia Center for display and prize valued up to $200. The E.O. Wilson E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center reserves the right to display all photo submissions. These photos will be displayed at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center for decorative purposes and for displaying submissions and finalists at the judged round of the photography contest on January 24th 2026.
Photos are displayed on the website for the public to vote on. Each vote costs $1, and is a donation to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Photographers may submit up to 5 photos, and may encourage voting by sharing the website link to friends, family, and social media.
Local Landscapes: Northwest Florida is a global hotspot of biodiversity, and showcases beautiful landscapes. Special consideration will be provided to photos of the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem, coastal and wetland environments.
Local Flora: Capture the beauty of Northwest Florida’s plant species. Special consideration will be provided to photos of native plant species.
Local Fauna: Inspire the public to learn more about the unique critters found in Northwest Florida. Special consideration will be provided to photos of native animal species.