Google Local Guides is hosting a challenge to capture and record local businesses via photography and written reviews. During October 2016, Google is opening up Local Guides to encourage users to add informed, clearly written reviews to Google Maps. 'The 5 cities that contribute the most reviews and photos in October will be invited to an epic event in their hometown.' MegS - Google Moderator I've been working as a contributor on Google Maps. After researching this event, I noticed that users need to sign up as a 'Local Guide' to contribute information to be recorded for the Local