HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest Voting is Open!
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HAWAIʻI Magazine received more than 600 photo submissions in its annual photo contest this year. Mahalo to everyone who submitted an image of Hawaiʻi!
HAWAIʻI Magazine selected finalists in each of the categories, and is now asking readers to vote for their favorite images. To say mahalo for completing a ballot, one eligible voter will win a getaway with Southwest Airlines and Waimea Plantation Cottages on Kauaʻi.
Winning photos will be featured in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Summer Digital Issue, Fall/Winter Print Issue and online. Winners will also receive a HAWAIʻI Magazine Award Badge recognizing their achievement.
Check out the finalists and vote in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest.
How to Vote:
- Browse each category and select your favorite photo (just one vote per category).
- When you make your first selection, you will be prompted to enter your name and email to continue voting.
- Your last selection in each category will be counted as your vote.
- Please vote once using your name and email.
Winning Categories:
- Grand Prize (overall winner)
- Category Winners
- Category Runner-Ups
- Editor’s Choice
Voting is open through Monday, June 22, 2026.
Please review and read the Terms & Conditions.
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