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New Hampshire Photo Contest Opens Through May 31 At Merrimack County Savings Bank

The bank is accepting up to 10 entries per photographer for its 2027 calendar contest, with $100 for each winning photo.

Capital Sunset by Aaron Monier, a 2022 winner.
Capital Sunset by Aaron Monier, a 2022 winner. (Merrimack County Savings Bank)

CONCORD, NH — Merrimack County Savings Bank has opened its 2026 Community Photo Contest and is inviting people to submit images that highlight the character and beauty of New Hampshire.

The contest runs through May 31.

The bank said photographers may submit up to 10 entries to be considered for its 2027 Community Calendar and for digital use, including social media. Each winning photo selected will receive a $100 cash prize, according to the announcement.

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To be considered, photos should focus on communities in Merrimack, Hillsborough, and Rockingham counties. The announcement states that the contest is intended to showcase the “unique character and beauty of New Hampshire” and give selected images a place in the bank’s calendar, social media and other uses.

The bank also released the list of winners from last year’s Community Photo Contest. They were Jason Garneau of Nashua, Emalie Johnson of Somersworth, Edie Currier of Contoocook, Melissa Jette of Barnstead, Lindsay Wells of Pittsfield, Michelle Hare of Windham, Nancy Duperon of Hillsboro, Beverly Barry of Bedford, Pamela Curilla of Boscawen, and Erin Rojek of Concord.

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More information about how to enter and the contest rules is available through the bank’s contest materials. The announcement says entries are being accepted now through the end of May.

The contest remains open through May 31. Winning entries will be considered for the bank’s 2027 Community Calendar and digital use, according to the announcement. For more information on the Community Photo Contest, how to enter and contest rules, click here.

Merrimack County Savings Bank described Merrimack Style as “treating everyone — customers, employees and community members — with dignity, care, respect and compassion.” The bank said it was founded in 1867 and has served people, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Central and Southern New Hampshire for 159 years.

The release states that Merrimack County Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank that benefits local depositors, borrowers, and surrounding communities instead of stockholders on Wall Street. The bank said people can learn more by visiting its offices in Bow, Concord, Contoocook, Henniker, Hooksett, Nashua, and Windham, calling 603-225-2793, or visiting themerrimack.com.

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