November 16th, 2023
Each year, the Wyoming Office of Rural Health (ORH) celebrates National Rural Health Day to bring much needed attention to the incredible efforts rural health providers and other rural stakeholders take in addressing the unique needs of rural and frontier communities in Wyoming. These small towns, ranching communities, and frontier areas are places where neighbors know each other, listen to each other, respect each other, and work together. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural.” This year’s National Rural Health Day will be celebrated on November 16th, 2023.
Enter the 2023 ORH Photo Contest!
August 1st – October 13th 2023
The ORH uses a photo contest to bring attention to the beauty and frontier nature that encompasses Wyoming.
Requirements
⮚Image must be royalty-free.
⮚By submitting a photo, you acknowledge you have the right and permission of the owner of the photo to use it for this contest.
⮚By submitting a photo you agree to the Terms of Use.
⮚Photos must be current (no historical photos).
⮚Photos may be posted on the Wyoming Office of Rural Health website and may be used for future publications and correspondence.
⮚Applicants must be a Wyoming Resident.
⮚Applicants may submit up to 3 photos.
Submissions
Send photos in a .jpeg, .gif, or .tif file format to Sharon.Weber@wyo.gov. Include your name, email address, phone number, and a caption of your photo.
Photos will be judged by Wyoming Office of Rural staff on creativity, originality, photo quality, how well it communicates the concept of “rural health” and overall appeal.
Prizes
1st ($100) and 2nd ($50) place prizes in three categories:
- People and Things
- Landscape and Wildlife
- The Beauty of Healthcare
Goose Chase
New this year will be the Goose Chase! An interactive experience where you will complete a scavenger hunt in your community to win prizes!!
Community Stars!
Community Stars are a key part on the National Rural Health Day! Recognizing the important and vital work of people and organization in rural health. Community Stars are nominated by each state to represent the face and grassroots initiatives that are working to address the health and improve the lives of those who call rural their home.
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