Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) announced the winners of the 12th Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa’s natural and environmental beauty. KIB wants to learn what resonates with Iowans based on the photographs they share through this annual photography contest.
“This is a great way for Iowans to share what they like about rural and urban Iowa,” said Kevin Techau, KIB Executive Director. “This photo contest offers both amateur and experienced photographers an opportunity to tell Iowa’s story in a fun, engaging way.”
There were 601 photos entered in five categories capturing the beauty and spirit of Iowa reflecting why our citizens are proud to be Iowans. Winners 1st, 2nd & 3rd won $100, $75 and $50 respectively in each category. To see all of the winning photos go to https://keepiowabeautiful.org/photography-contest/.
Beginning Monday, January 17 through January 31 the five first-place winners will be featured on Keep Iowa Beautiful Facebook page for voting and selecting the Public Favorite Photo. To cast your vote visit http://bit.ly/KIBvote2022
The winners in the five categories are:
Iowa Landscape
1st Place: Wilford & Yoder of Iowa City—“Cutting & Stacking Oat Bundles”
2nd Place: Brian Gibbs of Elkader—“Rainbow Over Motor Mill at Sunset”
3rd Place: Dave Austin of Ankeny—“A Season Begins”
Honorable Mention—Shelley Gerjets—“Icy Start”
Iowa Water
1st Place: Scott Hoag of De Witt—“Port of Debuque”
2nd Place: Josh Meier of Tipton—“Macbride Rainbow”
3rd Place: David Smith of New London—“Nightfall”
Honorable Mention: Trent Hanselmann of Dubuque—“Fall Over the Mississippi”
Iowa Cities
1st Place: Sharon Scarff of Wayland—“Snake Alley in Bloom”
2nd Place: Drue Powers of Red Oak—“Beauty in the Storm”
3rd Place: Justin West of Des Moines—“Winter Capitol Bridges”
Honorable Mention: Jesse Streinz of West Branch—“Christmas Past”
Iowans in Action
1st Place: William Beardsley of Estherville—“Okoboji Regatta”
2nd Place: Lee Navin of Ankeny—“Dayton Rodeo”
3rd Place: Will Hunter of Council Bluffs—“Singing, Dancing, Playing, Socializing & Happiness”
Honorable Mention: Aaron Miller of Carlisle—“Cattle Drive in Warren County”
Iowa Wildlife
1st Place: William Beardsley of Estherville—“Take-Off”
2nd Place: Tana Tesdall of Ames—“Curious Fox”
3rd Place: Rui Chen of Ames—“Night Owl Basking in the Sun”
Honorable Mention: Emily Harper of Des Moines—“Buffalo”
Honorable Mention: Jesse Strenz of West Branch—“Flying Low”
To view the photos visit https://keepiowabeautiful.org/photography-contest/.
