Photography and tree frogs are alive and well in Union.
The City of Union has announced the winners of the 2026 annual Union Photo Contest. George Hummeldorf’s submission, ‘Tree Frog’ won first place. Hummeldorf took the photo on the Union Town Square property prior to construction. He will receive a $100 gift card.
“We try to give the winners gift cards to Union restaurants,” Jaime Lyons, Communication Coordinator for the city of Union, said. “We want people to enjoy what we have here.”
The rules of the contest state that the photo must be taken within Union city limits. This year, commission members and staff voted in the office on their favorite photos. Lyons said there is usually a trend in the winners.
“We love all the artwork submitted and usually the cute animals win,” Lyons said.
Second place went to Kirk Knotts’ “Fox.” Third place went to Vaughn Rappold’s “Nebula 27.” They will receive gift cards for $50 and $25 respectively.
All three submissions will be displayed at Union City Hall for the next 2 years.
