Jersey Shore Photo Contest
New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium held its annual Jersey Shore Photo Contest once again this year—and the response was incredible! We received an outstanding number of submissions, both in quantity and quality, showcasing the natural beauty and charm of our beloved state, highlighting breathtaking scenes from familiar spots like Raritan Bay, Cape May, Island Beach State Park, Sandy Hook, and more.
Twelve winning photos were selected and will be featured in NJSGC’s 2026 Desktop Calendar
The calendar will be available on njseagrant.org in the coming months—but in the meantime, check out the winning photos below (in no particular order).
Congratulations to all of this year’s talented winners! Your work helps share the magic of the Jersey Shore.
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- Lunch Time, Lita Kishbaugh
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- I love you Momma!, Lorraine Holcombe
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- Winter Sunrise in Sea Girt, Ned Luke
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- The Beach Beneath The Lights, Taylor Warwick
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- Daybreak, Edward Volpe
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- Dark Horse Rising, Ujjwal Datta
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- The Fisherman, Abraham Perez
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- Groin at High Tide, Paul Zucker
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- Leviathon, Wendi Bennett
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- Our Beautiful Winter Visitors, Maria Zdroik
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- Snowy Sunset at Cape May Lighthouse, Audrey Geddes
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- Avalon Fishing Pier Sunrise, Robert Roth