ActewAGL: Capture the Energy photo comp offers $17,000 prizes

This is branded content for ActewAGL. In partnership with The Canberra Times, ActewAGL invites everyone to celebrate our region by entering its Capture the Energy photo competition for a chance to win a share of $17,000* worth of prizes, including $3,000 of electricity on your ActewAGL account*, a Canon camera kit and more*. You may have seen ActewAGL's advertising, showcasing our beautiful region, wonderful locals and 'the energy for around here'. Now, it's your turn to tell that story through your own lens, with your photos potentially featured across the region as part of ActewAGL's future campaigns*. From breathtaking landscapes and local legends to community events and everyday moments, ActewAGL is calling on photographers of all levels to capture the energy of the ACT and south-east NSW. Whether you're shooting on a professional camera or a smartphone, this is your chance to showcase the places, people and stories that make our region unique. Simply enter your original photos at capturetheenergy.com.au before October 12, 2026 for your chance to win. One outstanding photographer will be awarded the major prize including: There is also the opportunity to have photos featured in ActewAGL's advertising campaigns celebrating our region*. Two highly commended photographers will also receive runner-up prizes, each winning $3,000 of electricity on their ActewAGL accounts*, along with the opportunity to have their photos featured in ActewAGL's regional campaigns*. There will also be weekly prizes to be won. Each week during the competition period, one standout entry will be selected to receive a $250 ActewAGL electricity bill credit*. Photographers can submit as many entries as they like, provided the photos are taken by the entrant, not generated using AI, and captured within the ACT and south-east NSW region. The judging panel will include: Entries will be judged on how well they capture the character of the region - its light, its landscapes, its locals, and the stories that reflect why we're proud to call this region home. Judges will be looking for authentic, creative photos that also reflect how electricity helps us live, work and connect. For full competition details, terms and conditions, and tips on how to capture a winning shot, visit Capture the Energy today. Enter your photos and don't miss your chance to win, have your work featured across the region, and celebrate the people and places that make the ACT and south-east NSW special. DISCLAIMER: *Terms and conditions apply. Full details available at capturetheenergy.com.au/terms. $3,000 worth of electricity inc. GST to be provided as ActewAGL electricity bill credits. Bill credit prizes can only be applied to a current ActewAGL residential electricity account. If an electricity prize winner is not an ActewAGL residential electricity customer, they must become one within 14 days of being notified as a winner to receive the prize.