We're thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 Ocracoke Island Photo Contest—a celebration of the island’s natural beauty, unforgettable vacations, and the way you see this special place through your lens. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a guest who simply captured a perfect island moment, we invite you to share your favorite photo taken right here on Ocracoke Island. 

This isn’t just a contest—it’s your chance to spotlight the magic of Ocracoke: golden sunsets, ferry rides, beach days, wild ponies, village views, and everything in between. 

📅 Contest Dates 

Now  – September 30, 2025 

🏝 Who Can Enter? 

Everyone! Whether you’re a visitor, local, or first-time guest—if you’ve snapped a great photo on Ocracoke Island, we want to see it. 

🎁 Prizes 

• Grand Prize: $500 off any future stay with Ocracoke Island Realty 
• 12 Calendar Winners: Featured in our 2026 calendar + $75 gift certificate to a local Ocracoke restaurant.

📱 How to Stay in the Loop 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram—we’ll announce the grand prize winner and feature selected entries throughout the contest. 

📌 Contest Rules:  

1. Photos must be taken in Ocracoke, North Carolina.  
2. Submit in high-resolution JPG format.  
3. Entries will be judged on subject matter, image quality, and composition.  
4. Submit only photos you or a family member took, and ensure you have permission to share recognizable individuals.  
5. By entering, you grant Awayday Vacation Rentals permission to use your photo(s) in marketing and promotional materials, without payment or photographer credit.  
6. Taxes are the responsibility of the winner.  
7. Please do not include watermarks, timestamps, or added text in submissions.  
8. By entering, you agree to receive email updates from Ocracoke Island Realty (you can unsubscribe anytime).  

📌 Ready to Enter? Choose your favorite high-resolution photo of Ocracoke Island and submit it for a chance to win and be featured. We can’t wait to see the island through your eyes.