Contests
Show us your best! Every month, co-op members’ winning photos and recipes are featured in the magazine and online. Plus, be sure to enter our travel and giveaway contests for your chance to win!
Congratulations to our February contest winners:
Recipe Contest: Cheesecake
$500 Winner: Rose M. Dailey, Houston County EC | Kennard
Marija Dimitrovska, Nueces EC | Corpus Christi
Glenda Peirsol, Pedernales EC | Canyon Lake
Focus on Texas Photo Contest: From the Oil Fields
Gary Baker, MidSouth EC | Madisonville
Daffana Gray, Pedernales EC | Lago Vista
Mike Palmer, Fort Belknap EC | Megargel
Jamie Vazquez, Pedernales EC | Canyon Lake
Photo Contests
Focus on Texas: Seasoned Snaps
Contest ends March 10, 2026
You’ve been making photos for decades. For July, show us what well-trained eyes see through your lenses.
Focus on Texas: Underwater Life
Contest ends April 10, 2026
The numerous rivers, streams and shores of Texas are teeming with life. For August, it’s time to go exploring. Show us what you find in the waters near you.
Focus on Texas: Rodeo
Contest ends May 10, 2026
Grab your hat and boots—it’s time for the rodeo! For September, show us your best bronc riding, mutton bustin’ and team roping shots from your hometown roundup.
Focus on Texas: Tailgating
Contest ends June 10, 2026
It’s synonymous with football and always a blast. For October, show us your food, vehicles and friends decked out in game day gear.
Recipe Contests
After-School Snacks
Contest ends March 10, 2026
For our August issue, we’re tearing apart the pantry for students’ favorite snacks. What do you have squirreled away? Your A-plus recipe could add up to $500.
Pancakes and Waffles
Contest ends April 10, 2026
Never mind which is better doused in syrup—we’ll take either! Send us your breakfast brilliance, and your recipe could stack up $500. See our favorites in the September issue.
Campfire Favorites
Contest ends May 10, 2026
For our October issue, we’re eager for treats and meals to munch on while gathered around the fire or deep in the woods. Fire off your best recipe for a chance at $500.
Cranberry Harvest
Contest ends June 10, 2026
Fresh, canned or frozen, cranberries can add a tart fall touch to pastries, salads, drinks and desserts. Send us your best cranberry creation, and you might win $500.
