ABOUT
“We Thrive” celebrates the strength, creativity and collective progress of our region. Through powerful photography, locals are invited to capture what “thriving” looks like in their own world — from coastlines to highlands, paddocks to production floors. It’s a chance to share the stories, landscapes and industries that make Southern NSW & the ACT such an incredible place to live, work and grow.
Theme
The “We Thrive” photo competition shines a spotlight on the people, places and industries shaping a brighter future for Southern NSW & the ACT. Supporting RDASNA’s vision for a dynamic and resilient regional economy, the theme highlights areas of growth, opportunity and investment and the everyday moments that show our region truly thriving.
Participation Categories
Junior Category: Photographers under 18 years old.
Open Category: Photographers 18 years and older.
Entries for the 2026 Regional Photo Competition Closes Friday, 10 April 2026. To be eligible, you must live in the following regions: Wingecarribee, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Yass Valley, Hilltops, Goulburn Mulwaree, Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, Snowy Monaro, Canberra and Upper Lachlan. Please submit your entries via the from below.
Read the Terms and Conditions here.
LOOK AT THE PRIZES YOU COULD WIN
OPEN CATEGORY (over 18 years old)
1 PRIZE: Zero-X D400 Foldable Drone
2 PRIZE: K & F Concept Camera Bag
JUNIOR CATEGORY (under 18 years old)
1 PRIZE: Alliums Mini Projector with 5G WiFi
2 PRIZE: Influencer Video Rig Starter Kit
Encouragement Award
VSGO Camera Cleaning Kit
We Thrive Photo Competition – NOW OPEN
The “We Thrive” Photo Competition is now open and we can’t wait to see how you capture what thriving looks like across Southern NSW & the ACT.
From people and places to industries and everyday moments, this is your chance to showcase the pride, resilience and opportunity that define our region. Whether it’s a sweeping landscape, a powerful portrait, or a snapshot of local life, we want to see the stories that make our communities shine.
Great prizes are up for grabs in every category — plus winning entries will be featured across RDASNA’s website, newsletters and social media channels.
Get involved, share your perspective and help shine a spotlight on the real strengths of our region.
Competition Closes Friday 10th April 2026 — we can’t wait to see your entries!
MEET OUR Guest JuDGES
David Rogers - (Bega Valley) is an award-winning photographer based on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. Deeply influenced by the region’s land and seascapes, his work explores light, weather and time to create images with a strong sense of place. Working as a commercial photographer with a strong focus on community, David brings a refined visual eye and storytelling approach to his role as a photography competition judge.
Josh Burkinshaw - (Eurobodalla) Winner of the 2025 RDASNA “Hometown Pride” photo competition.
My name is Josh Burkinshaw and my passion is capturing moments in time that seem surreal. I specialize in shooting epic landscapes and stunning tourism-style images that transport the viewer to another world.
For me, photography is not just about capturing moments in time, it's about capturing the epic beauty of life and all that it has to offer.