WELLSBORO, PA – C&N has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photo contest, a beloved annual tradition that showcases the inspiring beauty of our region and the extraordinary talent of local amateur and professional photographers.

Bernadette Chiaramonte, a photographer from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, has been voted as the grand prize winner! Her photograph, a breathtaking snap of Hills Creek State Park in autumn, was selected as the grand prize winner through a company-wide vote where it captivated the hearts of the C&N team. Chiaramonte’s photo will grace the cover of the highly anticipated 2026 C&N Calendar.

This year’s contest delivered a special twist, with all photo submissions coming from previous contest winners, a testament to the enduring popularity of the annual event. Each month, community members voted for their favorite photograph in previous calendars, eventually selecting 12 stunning photographs that capture the awe-inspiring beauty throughout C&N’s footprint. These captivating images will be featured in the 2026 C&N Calendar.

“We’re deeply thankful for the enthusiasm shown by our community and local photographers for this year’s contest,” said Charity Frantz, C&N’s Director of Marketing. “The C&N calendar photo contest offers a great opportunity for photographers of all levels to share their art and engage with our community. It’s a privilege to highlight their incredible talent and revisit our favorite images from previous years.”