HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-07-2024; 4-a - “The Nature of Orange” Photography Contest 2024 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 7, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest 2024
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks
and Recreation (DEAPR)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
UNDER SEPARATE COVER Abby Mattingly, 919-245-2510
Winning Photos PowerPoint (To Be
Provided at the Meeting)
PURPOSE: To recognize the winners and thank all participants and judges of "The Nature of
Orange" 2024 Photography Contest.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Commission for the Environment and Orange County
Parks and Recreation Council are once again proud to sponsor this year's "The Nature of Orange"
Photography Contest. The theme this year was Orange County Flora and Pollinators. 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
important, and diverse pollinators, and the habitats they maintain.
A total of 93 photographs were submitted. A panel of independent judges selected first, second
and third place winners from the Youth and Adult divisions. In addition, judges identified an
additional Honorable Mention award per age group since there were so many high-quality
submissions. This year's judges were Lindsay Metivier, Andrew Neal, and Ethan Duvall.
Winners received a congratulatory letter, certificate, and for first through third place, a small
monetary award. The photographs will be displayed throughout the County. Last year's photos
were displayed at the Chapel Hill & Orange County Welcome Center, the Chapel Hill Library,
Central Recreation Center, Whitted Center, Hillsborough Visitor Center, Orange County Library,
Lanza's Cafe, and Southern Human Services Center. In addition, winning photographs are
displayed on the Orange County DEAPR website under the "breaking news" section
http://www.orangecountync.gov/deapr/, on the department's Facebook Page, and will be
"streaming" around the County on the visual monitors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with recognition of the contest
winners. Funding for the small monetary prize (gift card) is included as part of the annual budget.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY
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OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life
of the community.
• GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY
OBJECTIVE 1. Provide family-oriented and inclusive programming or other cultural events
for residents and visitors.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize and congratulate
the 2024 Nature of Orange photography contest winners, and thank the judges and all those who
participated in this community event.