Clinton County Tourism Announces Next Community Puzzle Contest Honoring America250PA
“Capturing the Clinton County Courthouse” Photo Submissions Due May 15, 2026
Lock Haven, PA — The Clinton County Economic Partnership is excited to announce the launch of its next photo puzzle in honor of America250PA, celebrating 250 years of American history and heritage while supporting the annual Puzzle Series showcasing Clinton County Landmarks. This special edition puzzle, titled “Capturing the Clinton County Courthouse,” invites photographers of all skill levels to submit their best images of the iconic Clinton County Courthouse for a chance to have their photo featured in an official Clinton County promotional puzzle.
The contest highlights one of the county’s most historic landmarks while encouraging residents and visitors to showcase their creativity and community pride.
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026
How to Enter
Participants may submit one high-resolution digital photograph of the Clinton County Courthouse by:
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Emailing the photo to exploreccpa@clintoncountyinfo.
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Including the photographer’s name, phone number, email address, and the date and location the photo was taken.
All photos must be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi),submitted in JPEG or PNG format and be suitable for print reproduction.
Rules and Regulations
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The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
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Photos must be original work taken by the entrant.
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Images must feature the Clinton County Courthouse as the primary subject.
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By entering, participants grant Clinton County Economic Partnership permission to use the submitted image for promotional purposes related to the puzzle and America250PA initiatives, with credit given to the photographer.
Judging and Selection
All eligible submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges and will be evaluated based on:
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Creativity and composition
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Visual impact
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Representation of the courthouse and community pride
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Technical quality
The winning photograph will be selected by majority vote of the judging panel. The selected image will be featured on the official Clinton County Landmark puzzle and promoted through Clinton County Economic Partnership marketing channels. The winning photographer will have their full name and a short bio published on the puzzle box and will receive a complimentary puzzle.
This puzzle contest is a wonderful way to celebrate both our local landmarks and the upcoming America250PA milestone. We look forward to seeing the courthouse through the unique perspectives of our community.
For contest questions, contact Melissa Dally, Tourism Director at 570-748-5782 or exploreccpa@clintoncountyinfo.
If you did not get a chance to order our Majestic Elk of Clinton County, PA puzzle, they are available to order online at clintoncountyinfo.com.
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