Hallways feels like home

2026 Governor’s Photo Contest Honorable Mention Award in Wildlife category: “Whitetail Deer” by Karli Laber, White Horse Hill National Game Preserve.

BISMARCK, ND (PNAN) – A selection of winning photographs from the 2026 Governor’s Photo Contest is also on display in the hallways surrounding the Governor’s staff offices. This year’s entries captured everything from community celebrations and iconic landmarks to outdoor adventures, wildlife encounters, and moments that remind us why North Dakota feels like home.

For the first time in 2026, a video category was introduced. Winners were selected in the Events, Must See Places, Outdoors, Skies, Wildlife and Call it Home categories.The winning photographs will remain on exhibit through November and then select works will be at the Governor’s Residence, while others will be rotated into conference rooms throughout the North Dakota State Capitol.