Get creative!
Elders is calling all creatives this July. In addition to our iconic calendar competition, this year we've got exciting opportunities for social media content creators.
Applications are now open!
This July we're inviting you to share with us your Australian agricultural moments, either via our iconic Elders Calendar Competition, or, new in 2026, via short-form content in our Social Media Content Competition.
Entry requirements, how to enter, prizes and terms and conditions vary depending on which competition you enter, so read on for details.
Good luck - we can't wait to see your entries.
Elders Calendar Competition
This year, for our annual calendar competition, we invite you to share with us your favourite Australian agricultural moments, as seen through the lens. The competition commences at 9:00am (ACST) Wednesday 1 July 2026 and runs until 11:59pm Friday 31 July 2026.
The winning entry will not only secure the acclaimed cover spot on the 2027 calendar, but also a $500 EFTPOS card. 12 additional winners will be allocated for each month within the calendar and receive a $250.00 EFTPOS card.
Later this year, the 2027 calendars will be available in your local Elders branch.
A few tips: image must be original, a high resolution JPEG format, at least 200mm x 155mm at 300dpi, and at least 2 megabyte but no larger than 10MB in size. Please ensure your photo’s file name includes your full name and the title of your photo – ie. ‘lastname_firstname_sheep on the road.jpg’ and not 'img392.jpg'
Terms, conditions and image criteria apply. Read the Elders Calendar Competition terms and conditions.
Social Media Content Competition
Are you a content creator, rural content enthusiast or social storyteller from rural or regional Australia?
We'd love you to share with us your Australian agricultural moments via an original Reel (30 seconds or less) that captures the people, places and moments that make Australian agriculture unique. Whether it's life on the land, livestock, cropping, harvest, community events, family farming or everyday moments in agriculture, we want to see your story.
The competition commences 9:00am (ACST) Wednesday 1 July 2026 and runs until 11:59pm Sunday 26 July 2026.
Each week, for the four weeks of the competition, we will select one standout creator to be featured across our social media channels. The weekly featured creator will receive a $500 EFTPOS Card and be featured on the Elders Instagram account as a collaborator post.
Entry is free and easy. Simply create your original content that aligns with the theme, then complete the online entry form and upload your Reel.
A few tips: remember to include your Insta handle in the submission form. and follow @eldersruralservices on Instagram.
Terms and conditions apply. Read the Social Media Content Competition terms and conditions.
Past winners
To get you inspired for the Elders Calendar Competition, check out some of the winning entries from previous years, shown below.
