TWCWC’s 2023 photo contest a success
Shohola. In all, 42 photographers participated in this annual event.
Shohola /
| 01 Nov 2023 | 10:32
“Frosty Sunset.” (
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”Waterfall.” (
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“Praying Chipmunk.” (
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“Bear Behind Tree.” (
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”Rainbow.” (
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”Raindrops on Lake.” (
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The Twin and Walker Creeks Watershed Conservancy (TWCWC) recently wrapped up its 2023 photo contest, which culminated in a Photo Gala where streamers of photos hung from the ceiling of the Walker Lake Clubhouse (100 Walker Lake Road, Shohola) and attendees enjoyed appetizers, and each other’s company, while waiting on the judging of the photos.
According to organizers, the 2023 contest saw 42 youth and adult photographers from throughout Pike County submit almost 100 photos. Among those photographers were two eight-year olds and a 10-year-old.
In the Youth category, first place went to Ari, for the photo “Bear Behind Tree.” Second place went to Alex Jaffe for the photo “Rainbow,” and third place went to Sam Fisher for “Raindrops on Lake.” In the Adult category, first place went to Peter Holcomb for “Frosty Sunset,” second place went to Liz DiMenno for “Waterfall,” and third place went to Mark Brunt for “Praying Chipmunk.”
Winners receive nominal prize money of $50, $25 and $15 for first, second, and third in both Adult and Youth (under 18) categories.
TWCWC was organized in 2001 to promote an awareness of the need to protect, restore, and manage the aquatic resources contained within its watershed. In 2017, then-President Pat Dawson suggested a photo contest that could promote the natural beauty of all Pike County and the TWCWC Photo contest began. That photo contest is now under the direction of Jackie Kaiser Cozzolino. Photos for next year must be taken between September 1 and August 20, must be taken within Pike County, and be of natural beauty. Manmade structures cannot be a major feature. For complete contest rules, visit the TWCWC website at twcwc.com.