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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 15, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest 2022
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks
& Recreation
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kalani Allen, 245-2510
1) Winning Photos on PowerPoint David Stancil, 245-2522
2) Contest Brochure
PURPOSE: To recognize the winners and thank all participants along with judges of"The Nature
of Orange" 2022 Photography Contest.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Commission for the Environment and the Parks and
Recreation Council were once again sponsors of this year's "The Nature of Orange" Photography
Contest, which was completed in June 2022. This year, the contest featured a theme of "Farms,
Parks and Trails in Orange County." The goal of the contest was to inspire exploration, celebration
and appreciation of Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences.
Photographers help document the beauty and diversity of our natural resources, and people
connecting to their environment.
A total of 57 photographs were submitted throughout the contest. A panel of judges selected first,
second and third place winners from the Youth and Adult divisions. In addition, judges identified
one Honorable Mention award per division based on the many high-quality submissions. This
year's judges were photographers David Pruitt, Nick Galin, and Kayla McKenzie.
Winners received a congratulatory letter, certificate, and a small monetary prize. Typically, the
photographs are displayed throughout Orange County at locations such as at the Orange County
Public Library and the Orange County Visitors Center. In addition, winning photographs are
displayed on the Orange County DEAPR Facebook Page and will be "streaming" on the visual
monitors in County facilities.
The 2022 contest winners are as follows:
Youth: 1 st Place — Allyson Wriedt
2nd Place —Kylee Harvey
3rd Place — Matthew Ramsey
Honorable Mention: Allyson Wriedt
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Adult: 1 st Place — Alexcina Wartski
2nd Place — Walker Winslow;
3rd Place — Darren Strickland
Honorable Mention: Walker Winslow
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County financial impact goal impact associated with
this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated
with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize and congratulate
the 2022 photography contest winners, and thank the judges and all those who participated in this
community event.
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• Annual photography contest, Year 2022
• Photographers help document the beauty and diversity of our
natural resources or show residents enjoying our parks and
environment. Theme this year: Farms, Parks and Trails in Orange
County. All photos taken in Orange County.
• 57 entries (16 Youth and 41 Adults)
• Volunteer judges evaluated photos based on:
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— composition/arrangement
— focus/sharpness
— lighting and creativity
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We thank our judges :
David Pruitt , Photographer
Nick Galin , Photographer and Videographer
Kayla McKenzie , Photographer
We thank our sponsors :
Parks and Recreation Council of Orange County
Commission for the Environment of Orange County
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Photography Contest
The Department of Environment,Agriculture, '
Parks and Recreation(DEAPR)is proud to present
its annual Nature of Orange photography contest. t �`
The goal is to inspire exploration,celebration and
appreciation of Orange County's diverse landscapes and
outdoor experiences.Through photography we want to
document the beauty of our wildlife,waterways,natural
resources,and people connecting with the environment.
For more information on our local parks and recreation
facilities,go to www.orangecountync.gov/DEAPR. 1 1 •
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CONTEST RULES ,
• Photographs should feature Parks,Farms and Trails in Orange
County with wildlife,natural resources,landscapes or people
enjoying these outdoor spaces.
• All photos must be taken in a natural setting(no staged
photos)and must be taken in Orange County.
• Orange County employees are eligible. TO ENTER:
• DEAPR staff and contestjudges are ineligible. nload the Entry Form at
• Maximum of five(5)total photo entries per person. .orangecountync. v/Na OfOran
• Photos must be high resolution.png or.jpg files. and form and all dl
• Email all photos to kallen@orangecountync.gov. dt kallen@ ountync.gov.
SPONSORS:Orange County Department of Enviro r rks and Recreation,Parks and Recreatio it of Orang nty,Commission
for the Environment of Orange County
Owner/Use Rights:Contestants retain the copyright to their pho -graphs,an0d d s thereto,except as follows.Orange County and DEAPR shall have the right to use the likeness,name,and/
or images photographed by contestants in any and all publications,including web si entries,without compensation in perpetuity.Photos will be credited to the contestant named in the entry
form.Descriptions or titles,if any,used with the photos are in DEAPR's sole discretion ee Photo Release and Agreement on the required Entry Form
For more information, call (919) 245-2510
Ar www.orangecountync.gov/NatureOfOrange ORANGE COUNTY
Department of Environment, NORTH CAROLINA
Agriculture,Parks&Recreation kallen@orangecountync.gov