2026 Photo Contest

Life With the Flock: Celebrate Ontario Sheep Through Your Lens

Love capturing great moments behind the lens? 

Entries are now open for the 2026 Ontario Sheep Photo Contest. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or an enthusiastic amateur, this is your chance to showcase the beauty of Ontario's sheep and the life on our farms. 

We're looking for photos of your flocks, daily activities around your sheep farm, and the people who make up Ontario’s sheep industry. The contest is open to everyone - you do not need to be a member of Ontario Sheep Farmers to participate.

CATEGORIES 

FLOCK SHOTS

   

Capture the essence of a flock with a minimum   of 20 sheep in the photo   



AROUND the FARM



From pastoral landscape to bustling barns, show us the heart of sheep farming



SHEEP FARMERS 

Candid moments of farmers at work or the warmth of farm family life.

ALL ABOUT WOOL

Highlighting the pride of Ontario's wool production. 

 

PRIZES

Top photos in each category will receive a $100 cash prize, with an additional $250 for the grand prize.
All photo entries will be eligible to win the fan favorite cash prize of $100. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Email your entries to admin@ontariosheep.org  with the subject line 2026 Photo Contest.

Images must be in JPEG format and at least 200 dpi and a minimum of 1 MB in size.  Only Canadian entries will be considered.

The deadline for entries is September 11th, 2026. Include the following information with your submission:

  • Photo title (optional)
  • Contact information: mailing address, phone number, and email
  • Photographer's name (if different than the person submitting the photo).
  • Chosen category (see above for criteria and a list of categories)

CONTEST RULES

  • All submitted photos become the property of Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) and may be used or reproduced by OSF, with credit to the photographer where possible.
  • If the submitter is not the photographer, the photographer's name must be provided.
  • If the sheep/farm in the photo is not yours, permission of the farm/sheep owner is required.
  • Each photographer may submit up to two entries per category.
  • Participation in the sheep industry is not a requirement for entry.