Organizers of the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition have announced the winners of the 16th annual competition.
Tom Moors and the image Swimming Hole (below) took top honors, receiving the designation of Best in Show. Tom will take home a cash award of $1,000 furnished through competition proceeds.
Cole Siemasko’s image A Horse’s Snowday (below) is the public’s pick in this year’s Footsloggers’ People’s Choice Award and will receive $350 cash award furnished by Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel Outfitters.
16th Annual Winners List
In the table below, we have listed all the winners for top honors, categories, and special mentions.
| 16th Annual Best In Show | Swimming Hole by Tom Moors |
| 16th Annual People’s Choice Award | A Horse’s Snowday by Cole Siemasko |
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| Adventure $250 gift certificate from Mast General Store |
Gliding Through Morning by Mary Presson Roberts |
| Blue Ridge Parkway – It’s in the Details $250 award from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and a $250 gift certificate from Mast General Store |
Lone Hiker at Lump Overlook by Kevin Balling |
| Culture $250 gift certificate from Mast General Store |
Three Top Mountain Buckaroo by Kelly Clampitt |
| Our Ecological Footprint $250 award from Appalachian Voices and a $250 gift certificate from Mast General Store |
Large Scale Graffiti by Jim Magruder |
| Flora & Fauna $250 gift certificate from Mast General Store |
Lena & Grace by Frederica Georgie |
| Landscape $250 gift certificate from Mast General Store |
A Glowing Poinsett Bridge by Tom Moors |
16th Annual Winners Gallery
Your participation this year will help to make the Student Outdoor Learning Expeditions through ASU’s Outdoor Programs an experience of a lifetime for many students. Thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm!
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If you, or someone you know, would like to participate as a competition sponsor or supporter, please contact Rich Campbell, Competition Director, at 828-262-2475.
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