
Virginia Living (Richmond, VA) invites their green-thumbed readers to show off their skills with a garden photo contest. The winner – chosen by popular vote – receives a gift card to Strange’s Florists – a sponsor of this contest. Garden Photo Contest is Virginia Living’s first contest with UPICKEM – great work!

KSBY – TV (San Luis Obispo, CA) invites viewers to celebrate spring with a wildflower photo contest. The favorite photo wins a Crushed Grapes gift basket and a certificate to Farm Supply Company.

GoSkagit (Skagit, WA) celebrates spring by inviting their readers to upload favorite photos of tulips. The tulip picture with the most votes was featured in the paper’s A&E section.

The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) invites readers to predict the first round picks of the NFL draft. Contestants are playing to beat out the paper’s draft guru – winner of Predict the Draft is entered to win Cowboy tickets or t-shirts.

Des Moines Register (Des Moines, IA) teamed up with Juice Magazine for this clever photo contest. Contestants downloaded photos of current sculptures in Pappajohn Park and used their Photoshop skills to add a twist on the sculptures. The winner of April Fool’s Day Challenge will have their photo printed in Juice.

WCWJ-TV (Jacksonville, FL) offered the teen dream to viewers – a magical prom night. Contestants entered the sweepstakes once a day – winners of Ultimate Prom Giveaway received all the prom jazz – dress, tux, flowers and dinner.