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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 11-14-23; 4-a - “The Nature of Orange” Photography Contest 2023 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 14, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest 2023 DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation (DEAPR) ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1) Slideshow of Winning Photos Kalani Allen, 245-2518 2) Contest Brochure David Stancil, 245-2522 PURPOSE: To recognize the winners and thank all participants along with judges of"The Nature of Orange" 2023 Photography Contest. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Commission for the Environment and Orange County Parks and Recreation Council annually co-sponsor "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest, recently completed in April 2023. This year, the theme was 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 the natural resources, and people connecting to their environment. A total of 79 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 age category. This year's judges were photographers Christian Fiore and Jerry Fraser. Winners received a congratulatory certificate and a small monetary prize. Typically, the photographs are displayed throughout Orange County in locations such as at the Orange County Public Library. In addition, winning photographs are shared on the Orange County DEAPR Facebook Page and will be "streaming" around County government on visual monitors in office buildings throughout the County. The 2023 contest winners are as follows: Youth: 1St Place — Elaina Milano; 211 Place —Sihwon Moon; 3rd Place — Kylee Harvey; Honorable Mention: Kylee Harvey Adult: 1St Place — Kelly Mieszkalski; 2nd Place — Nathalie Volkheimer; 3rd Place — Diane Cashion; Honorable Mention: Joseph Brennan FINANCIAL IMPACT: Costs for administering the annual photo contest are included in the adopted FY 2023-24 budget. 2 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. However, many of the photographs document the County's natural and cultural resources. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize and congratulate the 2023 photography contest winners and thank the judges and all those who participated in this community event. ■ f � F *S!r lEI jjtl �l�illej_.«l "� S�Irr i(s:.n-'L�'�.. �, '`�r y� w�eM � � �t�/ ,� .( ,�w �^�' i i� M • 4 A • • • • • Y g The purpose of the contest is to document the beauty and ' =- diversity of our natural resources or show residents and visitors enjoying our parks and environment. The theme was Farms, and Trails in Orange County. Number of Entries 79 Total entries (57 Adult submissions r ,- - and 22 Youth submissions) Increase of about 38.5% participation ` from last years contest Score Criteria Relevancy • Composition/Arrangement • Focus/Sharpness l • Lighting and Creativity 1. 1 GRANGE COUNTY . NORTH CAROLINA 5 Adult Winners ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 6 •-- a 1st Place Adult Winner1 4- n - } I came across this Great Blue Heron while it was fishing the first pond off the Dairy Pond Trail. After 5 minutes in one spot with no luck, it decided to relocate to another section of the pond and I was lucky enough to capture the brief flight. - Kelly Mieszkalski Brumley North/George and Julia Brumley Family Nature Preserve ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 7 2nd Place Adult Winner Oil Gold Park isn't only a beautiful space to play 's and relax in; it provides a space for us all to �', �c - _ et together in. Across cultures ands �r % i eer .r* w languages. — Dr. Nathalie Volkheimer : `= ME lo Gold Park, Hillsborough NC �ry Dr. Nathalie Volkheimer Untitled .r a ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA R Diane Cashion t ,R Canopy 2 ,L Y ' .' '�it �''Y>3�� '>� `ti z�- � . • n F, 1 1 9 Joseph Brennan Evening Walk Honorable Mention Adult Winner A couple enjoying an intimate summer evening stroll River Walk, Hillsborough NC through a quaint, weather-worn covered bridge. ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 10 Youth Winners ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 11 1 st Place Youth Winner Elaina Milano IN It had rained a few weeks back and my mother, and were walking the trails and saw this little green fellow in the grass. I liked the way he blended in. Gold Park, Hillsborough NC ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 12 2nd Place Youth Winner I was walking on the storywalk in the Chapel Hill library. Then I saw two beautiful flowers in the same place. Chapel Hill Library Storybook Trail, Chapel Hill NC i - t -� ,' r ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 13 y _ A young girl lounges on a blanket in front of the _ Ayr Mount house. Kylee Harvey fg: � F� - Lounging e r V-014-1 .. r 3rd Place Youth Winner Ayr Mount, Hillsborough NC ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 14 r Honorable • 'r r Youth Winner A high angle photo of the historical Ayr Mount Ayr Mount, Hillsborough NC R 1 Kylee Harvey _ - Ayr Mount __ A l ORANGE NORTH i 15 Photos are used for County documents, reports and plans. Climate Action Plan • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030 Orange County Public Library F, Orange County Visitors Bureau Local Orange County Businesses n ®ate T ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 16 Increase the number of youth submissions k r ` Collaborate with other Orange County lobbies, breakrooms 2023-2024 Year Theme Reveal ORANGE COUNTY r g - t r �. NORTH CAROLINA . + THANK YOU Judges: Christian Fiore and Jerry Fraser Sponsors: Orange County DEAPR Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Orange County Commission for the Environment Contest participants 18 The of Photography Contest The Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation(DEAPR)is proud to present its annual Nature of Orange photography contest. 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 2022 1 st Place Ad u It resources,and people connecting with the environment. For more information on our local parks and recreation facilities,go to www.orangecountync.gov/DEAPR. ENTRY DEADLINE: April 30, 2023 CONTEST RULES AGE DIVISIONS: • Photographs should feature Parks,Farms and Trails in Orange ' • under) and Adult County with wildlife,natural resources,landscapes or people PRIZES IN EACH DIVISION: enjoying these outdoor spaces. $100 First, $75 Second, $50 Third • 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 contest judges are ineligible. nl0dd the Entry FOrm at • Maximum of five(5)total photo entries per person. L .orangecountync.gav/NatureOfOran • Photos must be high resolution.png or.jpg files. and form and all photos to Kalani Allen • Email all photos to kallen@orangecountync.gov. at kallen@ ountync.gov. SPONSORS:Orange County Department of Environme ?Des(ripons rks and Recreation,Parks and Recrea Council of Orange Commission for the Environment of Orange County Prizes will be awarded in gift cards from various merchants.Owner/Use RightsContetain the copyright to their photo graphs,and all rights thereto,except as o ows. range County and DEAPR shall have the right to use the likeness,name,and/or images photntestants in any and all publications,including web site entries,without compensation in perpetuity.Photos will be credited to the contestant named in the entry form. titles,if any,used with the photos are in DEAM sole discretion.See Photo Release and Agreement on the required Entry Form For more information, call (919) 245-2510 www.orangecountync.gov/NatureOfOrange ORANGE COUNTY Department of Environment, NORTH CAROLINA Agriculture,Parks&Recreation kallen@orangecountync.gov