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 November contest winners:
Recipe Contest: Turkey Time
$500 Winner: Kay Bell, Heart of Texas EC | Waco
Lenice Blair, Tri-County EC | Southlake
Beverly Nuber, CoServ | Prosper
Focus on Texas Photo Contest: Abstract
Narendra Morum, Grayson-Collin EC | McKinney
Dustin Johnson, Pedernales EC | Uhland
Ray Little, Karnes EC | Calliham
Jacob Saunders, Pedernales EC | Buda
Featured Contests
Everything is better when it’s made with love by Mom. What recipe do you remember your mother by? Send us your favorite for a shot at $500 and a spot in our May issue.
They keep livestock in and trouble out, but gates also welcome friends and family with their charm. For April, showcase the entry to your little slice of heaven.
Photo Contests
Focus on Texas: Gates
Contest ends December 10, 2025
They keep livestock in and trouble out, but gates also welcome friends and family with their charm. For April, showcase the entry to your little slice of heaven.
Focus on Texas: Caught Napping
Contest ends January 10, 2026
From grandpas who are “just resting their eyes” to young’uns who play until they drop, there’s nothing like a good nap. In May, we’ll see who you caught snoozing.
Focus on Texas: Making a Splash
Contest ends February 10, 2026
Fun in the water is our great summertime escape. For June, show us how you like to relax and beat the Texas heat.
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.
Recipe Contests
Mom's Favorites
Contest ends December 10, 2025
Everything is better when it’s made with love by Mom. What recipe do you remember your mother by? Send us your favorite for a shot at $500 and a spot in our May issue.
The Art of the Sandwich
Contest ends January 10, 2026
Can you stack, spread and spice your way to a masterpiece between bread? Draw up your top sandwich recipe, and you could score $500. See the best in our June issue.
Don’t Skimp on Shrimp
Contest ends February 10, 2026
No state produces more shrimp than Texas—2 million pounds a year. How do you like yours? Our favorite shrimp recipe will win $500.
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.
