The Ocean City Museum Society has opened up submissions for the annual Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest.  

Whether snapping a photo of the sunset or the entire family, there is no better place than Ocean City, Maryland, to capture stunning and memorable images. The Ocean City Museum Society’s Louis Parsons III Memorial Annual Photo Contest honors the life and legacy of dedicated museum board member and photographer Lou Parsons.

The competition has a new setup this year, featuring an adult category and brand new youth category. 

• Adult Category (18 and over): Ocean City Beach, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Assateague Bay or Ocean City Bay Sunsets. Each category winner will be awarded $250.00. 

• Youth Category (17 and under): The photograph can be of any subject as long as the location of the image is in Ocean City, Maryland. One winner will be selected and awarded $250.00.

• Grand Prize Winner: The adult and youth category winners have an opportunity to be the Grand Prize Winner. They will be awarded an additional $250.00. 

• Sponsor Prize: Open to all categories. The Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest Sponsor, Jeff Williams, will pick the winning image. The awarded amount is $250.00. 

• People's Choice Vote: Open to all categories. The photograph with the most votes by the contest's closing will be awarded $100.00. 

The entry period will be from April 1, 2024 to September 1, 2025. Category Winners will be announced on November 1st, 2025.

There will be a gallery event showcasing the winning images. This is a free event open to the public. November 1st, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Museum of Ocean City, 217 S. Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842. 

For more information about the contest, please visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/oceancitymuseumsociety