• Uniquely Minnetonka (Something that distinguishes Minnetonka from other cities)
• Animals (Pets and wildlife)
• Lifestyle (People, places and things)
• Landscape (Parks, rivers, trails, sky, seasons, flowers, etc.)

• All photos must be taken in Minnetonka.
• Photographers may enter one photo in the contest.
• Photos may be of cityscapes, people, activities, landscapes, plants, animals, pets, etc.
• Must be a Minnetonka resident to enter.
• If the photograph has identifiable people, the photographer must confirm permission for the city to use the photograph.
• You will retain all rights to any photograph you submit – including joint ownership with the City of Minnetonka. If you submit a photograph to enter the photo contest, you grant the City of Minnetonka a royalty-free, nonexclusive right for the city’s social pages, website, newsletters, slide shows and other various city publications.
• No editing other than color correction.
• No AI use permitted for submitted photos. 

• Submit your photo online to the 2025 photo contest.
• All entries must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at 4 p.m.
• All photos must be taken in Minnetonka.
• Photographers may submit one photo.

All entries will be narrowed down to top finalists by city staff and professional photographers by Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Finalist photos will be voted on by the general public Oct. 16-23, 2025.

Photographs are judged on overall impact, originality, creativity, composition, photographic quality, technical skills, how an image expresses the theme of the category and suitability for city publications.

• The photos with the most “likes” will earn First, Second and Third Place in each category.
• Winners will be announced on social media after voting ends.
• The City of Minnetonka has the sole discretion on selection of finalists.

Winning photos will be featured on the city’s website, social media accounts and in the Minnetonka Memo. First Place winners will also be recognized at an upcoming city council meeting. 

Landscape winner

 Animals winner

Winner: Cory Mondale "Do birds need pants?"
2nd place: Marlene Smith "Welcome to Minnetonka"
3rd place: Richard Sedgwick "River Otters on Spring Lake"

Uniquely Minnetonka winner

Winner: Katie Rajchert "Autumn Reflections"
2nd place: Jerold Wilson Selvaraj "Wrapped in morning mist"
3rd place: Paul Pilosi "Clouds Above, Clouds Below"