Would you like to take part in a competition that celebrates the Ipswich's heritage and win £500?

All About Ipswich and Ipswich Borough Council have launched the 'My Ipswich Photography Competition'.

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Waterfront, NewsquestIpswich Waterfront, Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

The competition opens on Monday February 20 for local people to submit their photography in up to four categories: Ipswich town centre – buildings, Ipswich town centre – people, Ipswich Waterfront – buildings and Ipswich Waterfront – people.

The competition closes on Friday March 31 and the winners will be announced on April 4.

The winner of each category will receive a £500 Ipswich Gift Card and four runners-up will receive a £250 Ipswich Gift Card.

The first 300 submissions receive a £20 Ipswich Gift Card.

Ipswich Star: Ipswich town centre, NewsquestIpswich town centre, Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

Entrants can submit a photograph in each category via an online form available at www.allaboutipswich.com.

David Ellesmere of Ipswich Borough Council said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to share what they love about Ipswich and what makes it such a great place to live, work and visit.”

Chris Barnard of Ipswich Central added: "The Ipswich Gift Card is also a great prize that can be spent in over 70 local shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, pubs, theatres and attractions."