Transportation in Iowa Photo Contest

Bridge - Winner, Pete Hjelmstad

Take Your Best Shot!

Show us your eye for transportation in Iowa. Snap your best shots and enter the DOT Photo Contest. Share up to 20 photos for a chance to shine – capture, submit, and celebrate your journey!

Enter the Contest
Iowa DOT Photo Contest
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2026-2027 Photo Contest Rules

All entries must be submitted by Feb. 2, 2027. You may submit a maximum of 20 pictures with a connection to Iowa transportation. Only digital photos will be accepted and should be at the highest resolution possible. You can upload multiple photos using one submission form If you encounter submission issues with the digital form, this application form (517.98 KB) .pdf and digital images can be emailed to Allison.Smyth@iowadot.us. 

Your safety is important. Please use good judgment when capturing your photo and do not put yourself or others at risk Any photos that appear to be taken while driving will not be accepted. Photos from dash cams will be accepted as long as that is noted on the form. No photos taken on railroad property will be accepted.

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Reproduction Rights

Entries may be used to promote transportation in Iowa. All entries are subject to unlimited use by the State of Iowa and may be used without permission or credit.

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Awards

Each winner will receive a certificate of recognition. The winners will also be recognized through statewide announcements and on the Iowa DOT’s website and social media channels (Facebook, X, and Instagram).
 

Waterways, Bruce Thein - Winner
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Judging/Submission Categories

  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Bridges
  • Car Shows
  • Construction
  • Fun & Altered
  • Highway
  • Heroes in Uniform
  • Iowa Byways
  • Kids
  • Public Transit
  • Railroad
  • Roadway Maintenance
  • Sports
  • State Parks
  • Traffic
  • Trails
  • Trucking
  • Vintage
  • Waterways
  • Weather
  • Work Zone
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Past Contest Winners

Iowa DOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination statutes. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Iowa DOT Civil Rights at 515-239-1111 or by email at civil.rights@iowadot.us.

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