2026 Gurwin Photo Contest Is Open!
One of Long Island’s premier photo competitions, the Gurwin Photo Contest is a much-anticipated annual event, garnering nearly 1000 submissions each year from across the globe. Submissions are judged by a panel of professional photographers for clarity, composition, subject matter and suitability for display at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Grand Prize, Honorable Mentions, as well as a Best-in-Show winner is awarded in 12 categories: Action/Sports, Altered/Enhanced, Children, Landscapes, Long Island/ New York, Nature, People, Pets, Still Life, Student, Travel, and Wildlife. Gurwin residents and staff also weigh-in on their favorites for a “Resident/ Staff Selection” winner. Photos not selected for a prize award are repurposed as reminiscence aids, for visual stimulation and art therapy, providing a source of comfort and inspiration, specifically for residents throughout the Gurwin Center, including Gurwin’s Memory Care Unit and Adult Day Care Programs, making each photo submission a “winner.”
A panel of professional photographers donate their time each year to judge the Gurwin Photo Contest.
Photo Contest Rules:
Up to seven (7) printed 8″ x 10″ or 8″ x 12″ color or black-and-white entries per photographer at a $5 donation per entry will be accepted until April 15, 2026. Please read the contest rules and instructions, and complete the official application form below:
Please see the Winners Gallery below to view the pieces chosen for the 2025 contest, or see the stunning artwork in person by visiting Gurwin’s photo gallery located in the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. On behalf of the 460 residents who call Gurwin “home,” their families, and our staff and volunteers, thank you to all those who entered for sharing your talent with us.
2025 Gurwin Photo Contest Winners Gallery