IS THIS CONTEST ONLY FOR SHIBA INUS? No! Any pet can be entered into the contest. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE (ENTER & VOTE)? Anyone! Even rescues. If you live outside of the United States, please contact us first.WHO CAN WIN? Anyone! Except for Shiba Prom members of the Board. The reigning Shiba Prom King & Queen are expected to pass their crowns, but they can still enter into other contest categories to try & win!I CAN'T ATTEND PROM ON MAY 17TH. CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE? Yes! The Shibas insist. You do not have to attend our actual Prom event in order to enter/vote or win.
HOW DO I ENTER?*Follow the instructions on the main page of this website to enter*Each photo submission is FREE!*You may enter you pet into as many categories as you want*Rescue organizations are encouraged to participate
*Entering ends at 9pm Eastern on May 17thHOW DO I VOTE?*Follow the instructions on main page of this website to vote*Each vote is only $1.00!*Anonymous voting is permitted*Banking votes is available*Vote as many times as you want, for as many pets as you want*You can vote for your own pet, but in the spirit of Rescue, consider voting for other pets, too*Rescue organizations are encouraged to participate
*Voting ends ends at 10pm Eastern on May 17thWHAT IS THE PRIZE FOR WINNING? Besides bragging rights & a seat in our coveted Prom Court for this year, each category winner will have their winning photo featured in a dedicated month in the 2026 Shiba Prom calendar! In the event of a tie, both winners will receive a dedicated month (or page). ALL contest entrants will be featured in our "big heart photo" on the front cover of our calendar!OFFICIAL RULESBy submitting an entry in this contest, regardless of country of entry, you represent & warrant that your photo(s) and/or video(s) conform to the following:
- You are not a Shiba Prom member of the Board
- You are at least 18 years of age
- When required, video submissions must include (1) photo submission along with the video
- Photos must be:
- Of your own pet(s)
- Appropriate for the theme of the submission category
- Of one (1) pet unless the category is a group theme
- In the spirit of “Rescue” – we are here to celebrate Shiba Inus not bash other breeds or make fun of other contest submissions
- Photo and video submission may not:
- Show humans or other people’s pets
- Include content that is derogatory, offensive, threatening, defamatory, disparaging, libelous
- Promote hatred or harm against any group or person
- Contain any content that is inappropriate, indecent, sexual, profane, indecent, tortuous, slanderous, or discriminatory in any way
- Contain any content that is unlawful or otherwise in violation of any applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws & regulations in any state where the photos were created
- Contain any content, material or element that displays any third-party advertising, slogan, logo, trademark or otherwise indicates a sponsorship or endorsement by a third party or commercial entity that is not within the spirit of this contest, as determined by Shiba Prom in its sole discretion
- Reference any person, group, or organizations without their written permission
- Violate a third party's intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, logos, contract & licensing rights, rights of publicity or privacy, moral rights, or any other intellectual property rights
- Be subject to any third-party agreement(s) which may require organizer to pay any sum of money to any person or entity as a result of its use or exploitation of the photos or rights therein
During the contest period, Shiba Prom will evaluate each entry to ensure that it does not violate these contest rules. Photographs & videos that violate these rules will be disqualified. By submitting a photo and/or video, you agree to give Shiba Prom permission to use your photo and/or video in Shiba Prom-related promotions, marketing, social media postings & other activities that further our mission of supporting Shiba Inu rescues throughout the United States.
Shiba Prom members of the Board are not eligible to win prizes from the organization's fundraising events, but they may donate. Shiba Prom volunteers who are not Board members are permitted to participate in the organization's fundraising events unless otherwise restricted.