The long drive through the vineyards that leads visitors to the tasting room...Dew-laden bunches of Chambourcin ripening on the vine...Wine-stained casks aging next year's award-winning Cabernet... The festivities of holiday parties in the cellars...

Maryland's wineries and vineyards are beautiful sights in all seasons. And the scenery only gets better as the activity begins at harvest and into winter.

Instructions: Each entry may include two to four photos of Maryland wineries, vineyards, and their operations. Photos may be landscape, scenic or detail. Please avoid highlighting individual winery brands, logos, signage, as these images should represent the industry. Examples of past winners include barrels, cellars, vines, grape bunches, vineyard rows, harvesting.

Submission specs: Entries must be submitted in high-resolution, digital format files.

• Photos must not be digitally altered.
• Acceptable file formats: JPG, TIF, PCT, PSD only.
• Required resolution: High-resolution files, able to be printed in large-format sizes.
• Submission media: CD or DVD via mail.

Entry fee: Each entry (of two to four photos) must be accompanied by $25, cash or check made out to Maryland Wineries Association.

Contest deadline: All photos must be postmarked no later than January 13, 2012.

Prizes: The winning photographer will receive $500 and the photo will be printed in a limited-edition Maryland Wine Artist Series” poster. The winner will receive complimentary admission to 2012 MWA-sponsored wine festivals.

Rights & Responsibilities: The photographer retains the rights to the photo, and grants the Maryland Wineries Association limited use of the photo on "Maryland Wine Artist Series" poster and in promotional materials.

Entry Form: Download/complete/print/mail the entry form: Word.doc / PDF

Mail the entry CD, form and fee to:
Maryland Wineries Association
1940 Greenspring Drive
Suite E
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-WINE