The City of Citrus Heights recently held a community photo contest, Postcards from Citrus Heights, celebrating the places and natural beauty that make our city unique.

The contest focused on our urban forest—inviting the community to capture and share photos of trees across Citrus Heights.

Photographer Categories

To ensure fair judging and encourage participation from all skill levels, participants could submit photos within the following categories:

• Youth Photographer: Entrant is 17 years of age or younger at the time of submission. Must be original work by the child/teen.
• Community Member Photographer: A non-professional adult (18+) who does not earn income from photography. Intended for hobbyists.
• Professional Photographer: An individual who earns income from photography, sells images, licenses work, or advertises photography services.

Entries were showcased through social media and displayed in the City Hall lobby, where community members were invited to vote for their favorite photograph in each category.

Congratulations to the winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the photo contest. We received many outstanding entries that beautifully showcased and celebrated the City's urban forest. The winning photographs are displayed below, and the photographers will be recognized at the July 8, 2026, City Council meeting.