Calendar Photo Contest

Show Us What Matters to You! The Built on What Matters Calendar is more than just dates on a page; it’s a visual celebration of Frederick through the eyes of the people who live, work, and play here. Each year, residents like you help tell the story of our community by submitting photos that reflect the heart of Frederick and our shared values: Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.

Now’s your chance to be part of the 2027 edition! Whether it's a scenic view, a quiet moment, or a fun community event, we want to see your version of what makes Frederick Built on What Matters.

Winners will be featured in the full-sized calendar mailed to every household and business in Frederick—and receive a $100 award for standout categories like Mayor’s Choice, Arts Commission Choice, and People’s Choice.

Ready to make your mark? Scroll down for full contest details and how to submit your photos. Share your best shots for a chance to be featured in the 2027 calendar!

The Contest:

The annual 'Built on What Matters' Calendar features resident-submitted photos representing the Town of Frederick! The annual calendar theme highlights Frederick's values: Family, Respect, Empower, and Dedicated. Local photographers are showcased in a full-sized, 12-month calendar mailed to Frederick residents and businesses in December. Explore our FRED values to tie in the theme with your photo!

Photos must be taken in Frederick, and photographers must explain why the photo depicts what matters to them. We love to see photos of Town events, art pieces, hidden gems, families in Frederick, and all seasons represented! Please refer to our brand promise below for inspiration as well.

Brand Promise:


We believe in rolling up our sleeves not just for ourselves, but for others.
We believe in playing outside until the stars flicker on and protecting the hallowed ground of childhood.
We believe in a lifelong commitment to actions as good as our intentions.
We believe in the power of our voices and the obligation of our hearts to form a strong foundation.
We believe we’re onto something that’s worth all we can give it.
Here, the life we dream of is ours to create.

Photo Categories and Judging


Entries are judged by the Arts Commission, the Mayor and Town Board, and Town staff based on the photo's composition and how well it represents the Town's brand. The public will also be able to vote on a People’s Choice category using the Town’s website photo gallery.

Photos selected as Mayor's Choice, Board of Trustees Choice, Staff Choice, Arts Commission Choice, and People's Choice will be awarded $100.

Rules

Please see below for the rules for entering the Calendar Photo Contest:

  • All photos must be submitted in their full resolution. Photographs submitted with a long edge of less than 2000 pixels will not qualify for a category win.
  • All photos must be taken in Frederick, and you must provide the location of each photograph.
  • If the photo was taken at a private residence, the location will not be released to the general public.
  • You must have permission to photograph the subjects of the photo. Exceptions are made for Town event photos.
  • All photographers must explain why their photographs reflect Frederick's values of Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.
  • All photographers may submit up to five (5) photographs. (If you submit more than five, we will only consider your first five.)

2027 Built On What Matters Calendar Contest Submission Form