Elkhart County Parks photo contest winners announced
Jan. 23—GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department announced the winners of its 44th annual photography contest on Monday.
With 74 entries, the department noted in a press release that competition was tight and judging was tough. All photos are on display in the Elkhart County Historical Museum until close on Feb. 4. Call 574-535-6458 or check on the web at www.elkhartcountyparks.org for additional information on the event.
Winners are:
BEST OF SHOW
—Joshua Petrillo, Boys of Baugo: Summer Days
CATEGORY A
—First place: Alan Ediger, Autumn
—Second place: Beth Gonzalez, Fall Cranes
—Third place: Alan Ediger, Spring Growth
—Honorable Mention: Anja Martin, The Beauty of Change
—Honorable Mention: Joshua Petrillo, End of the Season: Cobus Park
CATEGORY B
—First place: Joshua Petrillo, Wild Bergamot: Balm for Bees
—Second place: Jackie Hostetter, Perfect Symmetry
—Third place: Alan Ediger, Gazing Cardinal
—Honorable Mention: Cindi Myers, Rocking That Hairdo
—Honorable Mention: Beth Gonzolez, Nature's Harmony
CATEGORY C
—First place: Jackie Hostetter, Photography Fun
—Second place: Makayla Fruth, Twirling Around
—Third place: Maddy Rohres, Cat Walk in the Park
—Honorable Mention: Cindi Myers, Otterly Delightful
—Honorable Mention: Beth Gonzalez, Playing Peek a Boo
YOUTH
—First place: Anja Martin, Woven Wishes
—Second place: Miles Hostetter, In's
—Third place: Phillip Bennett, Efflorescent
—Honorable Mention: Miles Hostetter, Dragonfly
—Honorable Mention: Phillip Bennett, Florid
Best Black & White
—Cindi Myers, River Preserve Raccoon