A panel of professional photographers selects winners based on clarity, composition, subject matter and suitability for display at the Center.
Winning photos are framed and placed on permanent display in the Center’s Tiffen Photo Gallery for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Submissions not selected for a prize are used by Gurwin’s Therapeutic Recreation staff as reminiscence aids, for visual stimulation and art therapy, providing a source of comfort and inspiration for residents, specifically those in the Center’s Memory Care Unit and Adult Day Care Programs.

Up to seven printed 8×10 or 8 x12 photographs may be submitted for a fee of $5 per entry in the following categories: Landscapes, Travel, People, Pets, Children, Wildlife, Nature, Still Life, Student, Altered/Enhanced, Long Island/New York and Action/Sports.

Cash prizes are awarded for Best-in-Show and a Runner-Up, and for the best in each category. Awards will be presented at a reception at the Gurwin Center.

On behalf of the 460 residents who call Gurwin “home,” their families, and our staff and volunteers, thank you in advance for sharing your talent with us. Good luck!