Windy City Times is seeking submissions for a contest that centers around its annual gift guide.

The newspaper is seeking photo- and/or text-based entries in four categories: pets in holiday settings; worst gifts; holiday decorations; and seasonal recipes. Individuals will compete for various prizes and their entries will be printed in the guide.

Images and stories can be e-mailed to Managing Editor Andrew Davis at andrew@windycitytimes.com. (Please put ‘Gift Guide Contest’ in the subject line.) Items can also be sent to: Windy City Media Group, Gift Guide Contest, 5443 N. Broadway, Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60640.

The deadline for entries is Oct. 20.