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Long Term Care Photo Contest

Whether there is an exciting event or a small act of kindness, there are meaningful moments happening every day in care facilities all over the state. What better way to Picture What Matters by showcasing these stories and sharing photos that reflect these meaningful moments that truly make a difference. FHCA member skilled nursing centers and assisted living facilities are invited to submit photographs for the 2026 Long Term Care Photo Contest, sponsored by Incite Strategic Partners. Your center just might win $500 toward a social event for your residents and staff!

Choose from several categories that reflect the Picture What Matters theme when submitting your photo — activities and events, holidays, health-related services or portraits. Photos should depict some aspect of daily life in your care center. For example, you may want to show residents interacting with staff or participating in activities, therapy or special events. You can showcase any aspect of long term care, from medical professionals to recreational entertainment to support services like housekeeping and dietary.

The contest is open to amateur photographers *who live, work or volunteer in an FHCA member skilled nursing center or assisted living facility or are employed by an FHCA member. *Photography should not be the primary form of employment and/or revenue for the individual submitting photographs. There is a limit of 3 photos per member facility. All winning photos, along with the narratives, will be displayed during FHCA's Nurse Leadership Program and the Annual Conference & Trade Show, as well as on FHCA’s website and through additional promotions by FHCA.

2026 Photo Contest Winners

Read more about this year's winners.

First Place

First Place

Hialeah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: "With Santa in the House, Everything is Magical,” by Yanesly Hernandez, Director of Activities

Second Place

Second Place

Cross City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: "Gone Fishing" by Shayne Baumgardner, Administrator

Third Place

Third Place

Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab: "Rudine" by Mike Losagio, Activities Director

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Prizes

  • The center’s photo earning the most Facebook votes is selected as the Overall Winner and receives a cash prize of $500.
  • Second Place Overall Winner receives $300.
  • Third Place Overall Winner receives $200.
  • Each winning center has the opportunity to use the cash prizes toward a center-wide pizza party, ice cream social or other event for residents and staff.
  • Each photographer for Overall, Second and Third Place receives a $50 VISA gift card.

Rules 

  • The contest is open to amateur photographers *who live, work or volunteer in an FHCA member skilled nursing center or assisted living facility or are employed by an FHCA member.* Photography should not be the primary form of employment and/or revenue for the individual submitting photographs.
  • Photos must be submitted in electronic format.
  • Photos must have been taken between January 1 - December 31, 2025.
  • Each member facility may enter up to three photos.
  • Color and black and white images will be accepted.
  • Photos should depict the lives of residents and/or staff.
  • Photo themes include special holiday/birthday events, drive-by parades, virtual/in-person visitations, health-related services involving residents and staff, and portraits of residents and/or staff.
  • Administrators must approve the submission of each entry.
  • Employees submitting photos must follow the facility policies regarding photography and resident privacy.
  • Every individual identifiable in the photograph (resident or responsible party and/or employee) must have signed a photo release form.
  • Individuals who have received an award within the past three years (1st, 2nd or 3rd) are not eligible to win a cash prize in the 2026 contest. Honorable Mentions with recognition only (no cash prize) can be awarded based on the judges' discretion.

Selections

FHCA's Photo Contest Judges (includes Florida Leaders and members of the FHCA Public Relations Committee) select up to 20 finalists, after which the public has an opportunity to vote for the top three overall winners via the FHCA Facebook page. Everyone entering a photo is notified by late March, with finalists given instructions on how to participate/promote the Facebook voting contest.

View All the Entries from the 2026 LTC Photo Contest

2026 LTC Photo Contest - ALL

Click Here to Download a Poster to Promote the Contest in Your Facility!

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