Student Contest
Eligibility
LPC MEMBERSHIP
Any student LPC member whose dues are paid for the calendar year of 2026 is eligible. New members who join LPC in 2026 may compete if 2026 dues are paid. To join or renew membership, complete the membership form and submit dues. Dues paid in the last quarter of 2026 will be current through December of 2027.
Pay Membership Dues Online
Livestock Publications Council Website:
livestockpublications.com/membership/
Student members: $35
Categories
- Photography – Celebrate the world of livestock and agriculture through images.
- Writing – Short Form – Showcase your perspective through words in less than 1,000 words.
- Writing – Long Form – Showcase your perspective through words in 1,000 words or more.
Submissions should tell a story, capture a moment, or highlight the significance of agriculture and rural life.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Period: October 15 – November 15
Number of Entries: Each student may submit up to three photographs and three writing pieces.
Photography Requirements:
- JPEG or PNG format
- Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Maximum file size: 10 MB per image
- Original work taken by the participant; basic editing allowed
Writing Requirements:
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- Word document or PDF format
- Original work; previously published content is allowed only with proper attribution for any references
Judging Criteria
Photography:
- Creativity & originality
- Composition & technical quality
- Relevance to theme
- Emotional impact / storytelling
Writing:
- Creativity & originality
- Clarity and structure
- Engagement / storytelling
- Relevance to theme
Judging will be done by a panel of LPC members and industry professionals.
Awards and Recognition
Winners will be recognized on the LPC social media pages and the LPC Link newsletter. Students will also receive a digital certificate and social media graphic to share. Winners will also be recognized during the LPC membership meeting during Ag Media Summit.
Rules & Conditions
- By submitting, participants confirm that they are current college students and LPC student members.
- Each participant retains ownership of their submissions.
Image/Content Use Authorization:
By submitting a photograph or written piece to the LPC Student Creative Contest, I grant the Livestock Publications Council (LPC) a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display my submitted work in LPC publications, on its website, social media channels, and other promotional materials, with credit given to me as the creator.
Submissions that violate copyright or include inappropriate content will be disqualified. LPC reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time.