Thank you to everyone who entered, voted, and supported our Cutest Pet Contest—what an incredible response from our community! We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners:
Top 5 Winners
🥇 1st Place – Shadow / Ellyn
🥈 2nd Place – Hammy / Brooke
🥉 3rd Place – Elvis / Tina
🏅 4th Place – Baylor / Carrie
🏅 5th Place – Juno / Joyce
⭐ Bonus Prize Winners
Most New Votes During Vote Promotion Period, April 24-26
🏆 Elvis / Tina
Highest Number of Individual Donors
🏆 Shadow / Ellyn
🎉 Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to our entire community for making this fundraiser such a success! Because of you, we’re making a real impact right here in Hamilton County.
Welcome to Our Cutest Pet Contest Fundraiser!We all think our pets are the cutest — now it’s your chance to prove it! Upload your favorite pet photo in just a minute, then share your pet’s page with friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and fellow pet lovers. Encourage everyone to vote early and often to help your pet stay at the top of the leaderboard!
WIN OVER $2,000 IN AMAZING PRIZES!
The top three pets will receive prize packages with a combined value of more than $2,000, featuring a professional pet portrait session, pet services, gift cards, local experiences, and more—generously donated by local businesses. Visit our Prizes page to see all the details!
This fun community fundraiser is proudly presented by Carmel Tri Kappa, and all proceeds support scholarships for local students and assistance for charitable programs throughout Hamilton County.
Every Pet Is Welcome
All types of pets are invited to enter—from dogs and cats to birds, reptiles, and everything in between. Multiple entries are encouraged, so feel free to enter all of your cuties!
Contest Dates
April 1 – April 30
Don’t wait—early entries have more time to collect votes and climb the leaderboard!
How It Works
- Enter Your Pet
Upload your pet’s photo and complete the entry form.
Entry Fee: $10 per pet (includes 10 votes to get you started!) - Vote
Votes are $1 each, and every vote supports local scholarships and charitable programs. - Share Your Pet’s Page
After entering, share your pet’s page with friends, family, neighbors, and fellow pet lovers. Invite them to vote early and often to help your pet climb the leaderboard.
Thank You for Supporting Carmel Tri KappaYour participation helps fund scholarships for local students and supports important charitable programs throughout Hamilton County.
We can’t wait to meet the pets that make your life brighter!
To learn more about Carmel Tri Kappa and our mission, please visit the About Us page.
Prizes
OVER $2,000 IN TOTAL PRIZES!
Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, we’re excited to award more than
$2,000 in total prize value to the top five pets of our Cutest Pet Contest!
🏆 1st Place – Premium Prize Package
🥈 2nd Place – Deluxe Prize Package
🥉 3rd Place – Prize Package
🏅 4th Place – Prize Package
🏅 5th Place – Prize Package
Each winner will receive a curated prize package that may include:
• Professional pet photography session
• Pet services (grooming, boarding, daycare)
• Gift cards to local restaurants and shops
• Pet toys, treats, and accessories
• Unique local experiences and gift baskets
FEATURED HIGHLIGHT
The 1st place winner (if local) will receive a professional pet portrait session with Amelia Kramer Photography.
PLEASE NOTE
Prize packages include generous donations from our local business sponsors and may be customized based on pet type and winner location.
OUR GENEROUS PRIZE SPONSORSPlease support these wonderful local businesses—they support our community!
Eligibility & Entry Submissions
- Open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the entry on their behalf.
- One pet per entry. Each pet must be submitted separately.
- Entry fee is $10 per pet photo.
Photo Requirements
- Photos must be high resolution and in full color.
- Photos must contain pets only — no people or wildlife.
- Photos may not be heavily filtered, edited, or digitally altered.
- Photos deemed offensive, indecent, or inappropriate will be removed at the discretion of Carmel Tri Kappa.
Submission & Voting Period
- Online submissions will be accepted beginning at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 through 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- Public voting will take place during the submission period and will close at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- Votes are $1 per vote.
- You may vote as many times as you wish.
- Online entries and voting only.
- No refunds or vote transfers.
Fundraiser Information
- This contest is a fundraiser benefiting Carmel Tri Kappa, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please retain your receipt for tax purposes.
Winners
- The pet receiving the highest number of votes at contest close will be declared and the winner and awarded.
- Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.
- Winners will be announced online on May 1, 2026.
- Prizes will be distributed after the contest concludes.
- In the event of a tie, tied participants will share the placement and prizes may be adjusted accordingly.
General Conditions
- By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Carmel Tri Kappa, which are final and binding.
- Carmel Tri Kappa reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates these rules or is suspected of tampering with the voting process.
- Carmel Tri Kappa is not responsible for technical issues, lost entries, or voting interruptions beyond its control.
- Carmel Tri Kappa reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest if necessary.