2023 Found Objects Contest

LINK TO FOUND OBJECTS TOOLKIT

CONTEST OVERVIEW

From September 8th – October 13th, the Surfrider Foundation presents the 7th annual Found Objects photo contest. Found Objects is an opportunity for people to share items that they have found [and cleaned-up!] off of their local beach or waterway. Participants are encouraged to take a photo of the objects found on the beach, arranged in a creative and artistic way AND share a story about the photograph. This story can include activities, memories or what Contestant (and their community) are doing to protect that beach.

To submit an entry, post the photo to your Instagram account, write your story, and then tag @surfrider and use the hashtag #SurfriderFound to be entered in the contest.

Click here to check out some previous entries and get inspired!

WHEN AND WHERE?

September 8th – October 13th, 2023 on Instagram

HOW DO YOU ENTER?

To submit an entry, post the photo to your Instagram or Twitter account, write your story, and then tag @surfrider and use the hashtag #SurfriderFound to be entered in the contest. Surfrider will feature one entries on our social feed, and pick the top 3 entries, which will receive unique prize packs.

CONTACT INFO

Social Media Questions: Mona Haddad – mhaddad@surfrider.org

Press Questions: Trey Highton thighton@surfrider.org 

Partnership Questions: Rachel Gourki rgourki@surfrider.org 

General Contest Questions: Ty Smithtsmith@surfrider.org