Organizers of the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition today announced the winners of the 10th annual competition. Sharon Canter and her image Another Autumn (below) took top honors receiving the designation of Best in Show. Sharon will take home a cash award of $1,000 furnished through competition proceeds.
Winners of the Blue Ridge Parkway category will receive a cash award sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, and the Environmental Footprint category will receive a cash award and generous prize package furnished by Appalachian Voices and the Mast General Store, respectively. The remaining category winners receive generous Mast General Store prize packages.
Kenneth Voltz image The Looking Glass Sunrise (above) is the public’s pick in this year’s People’s Choice Award and will receive $350 furnished by Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel Outfitters. Almost 2,000 votes were cast in this year’s People’s Choice Award.
10th Annual Winners List
In the table below, we have listed all the winners for top honors, categories, and special mentions.
10th Annual Best In Show | Another Autumn by Sharon Canter |
10th Annual People’s Choice Award | The Looking Glass Sunrise by Kenneth Voltz |
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Adventure | Lucy’s Dream Day by Eric Heistand |
Blue Ridge Parkway – Weather on the Parkway |
Fall Cycling by Tommy Penick |
Culture | Porta Portrait by Chuck Almarez |
Our Environmental Footprint | Towers by Rob Travis |
Flora & Fauna | Just Bee by Amanda Prince |
Landscape | A Glorious Greeting – Roan Mountain by Dave Allen |
An additional three photographers have been recognized as having images of distinction and merit and received Special Mention Honors from the judges. |
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Blue Ridge Parkway – Weather on the Parkway |
Ice Castles by Nicole Robinson |
Culture | Scenic Overlook by Debra Vanderlaan |
Landscape | Seen Any Good Flicks Lately by Kimberly Lane |
10th Annual Winners Gallery
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