New 65+


Photography Contest Presented By

Selfie Photography Contest

Celebrating Residents of The Villages Pursuing Their Life’s Passions

Humana and Growing Bolder are celebrating life in The Villages with a selfie contest that showcases the passions of its residents who are living bold, active lives. The New 65+ Selfie Photography Contest celebrates the achievements and aspirations of older adults who, no matter their age or abilities have found unique ways to experience joy and live with passion and purpose.  

As we age, passion powers purpose, creativity, connectivity, health, wellbeing and active longevity. Submit a selfie photo of yourself engaged in any passion that brings you joy — playing sports, painting, writing, running, playing an instrument, cooking, gardening, or any number of hobbies and interests. We’ll feature monthly winners in The Villages Daily Sun and across Growing Bolder platforms, with a grand prize winner announced in December.

Entries are now closed. Thanks for participating!

Contest FAQs

How do I enter?

Submit a selfie photo while you are engaged in any activity that brings you joy. As we age, passion powers our purpose, connectivity, and creativity. Passion powers health, wellbeing, and active longevity. Share your passion through a selfie photograph — painting, playing sports, writing, playing an instrument, exercising, cooking, playing cards with friends, or any number of hobbies and interests. Enter as many times as you like. 

How will winners be chosen?

Photos will be judged by a third-party professional photographer, with criteria based 50% on The New 65+ theme described above, 25% on style, and 25% on creativity. 

Who can enter?

Contest is free to enter and is open to all photographers, amateur or professional, age 18 or older, who reside in The Villages, Florida for atleast a portion of the year, and are subject to official rules and regulations. 

What’s the deadline?

Entries must be submitted from 12:01am ET on August 8th, 2024 to 11:59pm ET on September 7th, 2024.

The Prize

  • The winning photo, photographer bio, and story will be showcased at The New 65+ live event exhibit at The Grand Ole Opry 99th Birthday Celebration and Community Day, October 12th – 13th, 2024. 
  • The winning photo, photographer, and story will be featured in a news release. 
  • The winning photo will be featured across the Growing Bolder and Humana social media and digital platforms. 
  • The winning photo, photographer, and story will be featured in a cover story in Growing Bolder Digital Magazine.  
  • Growing Bolder will conduct an online interview with the winning photographer, which will be featured across our entire platform including TV shows, website, radio, podcast and more.