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Entering a WinnebagolandDivision NMRA Model or Photo Contest is easy and fun. Most importantly you will be able to learn from the experience how to create more realistic models or become a better photographer. Remember that in an NMRA Contest, you are not being judged against other entrants. Instead, your work is being graded using an approved NMRA judging matrix.
We hold these contestsduring our spring and fall meets. You will have the chance to display your model and/or photos and slides in a secureroom watched over by our team of judges and the WLD Model Contest Chairman for each category.

It is suggested that you download the proper forms before entering.

Click Here for the NMRA National Contest Entry Form #901.

Click here for the NMRA National Contest Judging Form #902.

Click here for the Photo Contest Entry Blank.

Remember, it is not necessary to fill out these forms in advance to enter, it just makes it easier!

You DO NOT need to be an NMRA member to enter one of our contests, but no merit points will be earned by non-members as related to the NMRA Achievement Program.

The WLD has a number of ways for you to get involved even if you are not interested in having your work judged:

We have a "Display Only" area for models which may have won awards in the past or whose owners do not want their models judged via the NMRA matrix.

Regardless of NMRA points earned, all models are eligible for the Popular Vote Award which is named after the late Don Steffen, a prolific modeler from our division. This plaque recognizes the outstanding work a modeler does judged by his or her peers via a ballot. It's a great way to be recognized by your fellow model railroaders and another possible award to win.

The model which earns the highest point total in the judged NMRA Contest wins the Richard Eggert Award. This plaque honors the memory of another of our best modelers who passed away too soon.

Finally, during our WLD Fall Meet, we hold a popular vote contest for railroad-related items which don't fall into either the model or photo contest realm. This could be a craft item, baked item, or artistic item which is railroad-themed. The winner of this contest is awarded the Sharon Williamson Award for outstanding craftsmanship. The WLD is honored to keep Sharon's memory alive via this contest each fall.

Remember, these contests and NMRA Merit Judging happen each spring and fall during our meets. You will be surprised at what you will learn and the new friends you will make by participating in them.

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