City of Columbia, MO

04/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 11:06

City of Columbia department launches annual Capture CoMo Budget Photo Contest

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 1, 2026

CONTACT: Matthew Lue
Director
Finance
City of Columbia
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City of Columbia department launches annual Capture CoMo Budget Photo Contest

(COLUMBIA, MO)- The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Capture Columbia budget Photo Contest. The winner's submissions will be featured in the 2027 fiscal year City budget.

Submissions should depict a landscape, artwork or other landmark in Columbia, Missouri. To be eligible for the competition, participants must reside in Missouri and be 18 years of age or older. Entries can be submitted via email at [email protected]create new emailor by filling out the entry form at CoMo.gov/capture-como.

No logos other than the City of Columbia should be included in submissions. The top 12 entries will be selected by the City Finance department based on aesthetic composition, picture clarity and quality and promotion of the City of Columbia. Public voting on those submissions will take place May 6-10, and those results will determine the winners.

Winners will be notified via email. The top three entries will each receive a framed version of their image, and be featured on the city social media pages.

Submissions will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30.


City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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