Welcome to AMPC!

Competition Information

Note: The competition submission guidelines and theme for this year’s competition have moved to: bit.ly/21ampc.

ASU Outdoor Programs,  Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, and Virtual Blue Ridge  present the  Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition and Exhibition. This competition is sponsored by the Mast General Store.

This competition provides both amateur and professional photographers the opportunity to showcase their interpretation of the unique character, people, places, and pursuits that distinguish the Southern Appalachians.

Categories for the competition include: Adventure, Blue Ridge Parkway, Culture, Our Ecological Footprint, Flora/Fauna, and Landscape. $4,000 in cash and prizes are made possible through the generous support of the  The Mast General Store,  The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation,  Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel Outfitters,  and  Appalachian Voices.

The proceeds of the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition help support the competition itself, and educational opportunities for Appalachian students with University Recreation. Visit the ASU Outdoor Programs website to find out more information on current programs we offer to our students.