Central Hudson is calling on local photography enthusiasts to send in their best shots of the Mid-Hudson Valley’s Autumn beauty for a chance to win $500 in the eighth annual Fall Foliage Photo Contest.

“The Hudson Valley is known for its natural beauty, but this region really shines when summer transitions to fall, and the leaves turn from deep green to bright orange, yellow and red,” said Charles A. Freni, President and CEO of Central Hudson. “I look forward to this contest every year to see the amazing photos our customers and neighbors submit.”

To enter the contest, Central Hudson customers must send an original, unpublished photo taken of this year’s foliage to communications@cenhud.com by Nov. 6 at noon. One entry per customer is permitted. A selection of finalists will be posted to Central Hudson’s Facebook page. Users can then pick their favorite by first liking the Central Hudson Facebook page, then liking their favorite image. The photo with most likes on Nov. 20 at noon, will be declared the winner and will receive $500. 

In addition to being able to vote in the photo contest, liking the Central Hudson Facebook page allows customers to stay up to date with the latest safety information, energy efficiency tips, severe weather announcements, new programs and services and other useful information.

To see the complete rules, terms and conditions of the Fall Foliage Photo Contest, log onto cenhud.com/photocontest.

Last year's Fall Foliage Photo Contest winner.