Winners of the 2023 Photography Competition

Published 11th July 2023

📷 Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Clare & Gilbert Valleys Photography Competition! 🏆

We are thrilled to announce the exceptional winners of the 2023 Clare & Gilbert Valleys Photography Competition! The competition showcased the incredible talent and creativity of our local photographers, and we are proud to recognise their outstanding contributions in various categories. Without further ado, let's celebrate our winners:

🌌 Photo of the Year:

Congratulations to Sarah Moore for her captivating photograph, "Milky Way." It truly captures the awe-inspiring beauty of our night sky.

🏆 People's Choice Award:

Sarah Moore takes the spotlight once again, with her photograph "Peacock," which resonated deeply with the community. Congratulations on winning the People's Choice Award!
Second Place: Jane Cross' "Early Morning"
Third Place: Sandy Horne's "Lone Tree at Sunset

🐦 Nature & Wildlife Award:

First Place: Melissa Modra's "Boo".
Second Place: Sarah Moore's "Black Shouldered Kite".

🏰 Heritage & History Award:

First Place: Cameron Lewcock "Flood Mitigation Scheme".
Second Place: Tyson Morris' "Shades of History".

👫 People & Story Award:

First Place: Sarah Moore's "Stargazing".
Second Place: Tyson Morris' "Mr. Michael Morris".

🌄 Places & Landscape Award:

First Place: Jane Cross' "Early Morning".
Second Place: Tim Davies' "Untitled".

🎉 Junior Award:

First Place: Makayla Noble "A Light Amongst the Gums".
Second Place: Scarlett Davies' "Curious".

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the competition. Your creativity and passion have brought our Clare & Gilbert Valleys to life through these extraordinary photographs.

Stay tuned for updates on the exhibition, where we will showcase these exceptional works of art. Let's come together as a community to appreciate and celebrate the remarkable talent within our region.

In late August, we will provide further updates about the inclusion of the winners' photos in the upcoming 2024 Clare & Gilbert Valleys Calendar. Stay tuned for more details!