Organizers of the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition today announced the winners of its 6th Annual competition.
This year’s competition saw many “firsts” — the most impressive being an image in the Adventure category for the first time taking Best In Show. Eric Heistand’s Best In Show winner “Splash or Trash” (shown below) was also selected as the People’s Choice Award winner, the first time a single image has received both of these prestigious awards. Congratulations Eric!
The organizers, sponsors, and supporters of the 6th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition would like to congratulate this year’s winning photographers. Entries to this year’s competition were from across the United States and for the first time included international submissions. Photographers of all levels from novices to professionals are represented among the 47 finalists on exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts through June 6, 2009.
Planning for next year started before this year’s competition was wrapped up and we are looking for your feedback to help us continue to grow and innovate. AMPC is funded through the generous contributions of our partners, sponsors and supporters. You can provide needed operational support to AMPC by choosing to make a donation and/or offering us feedback on your user experience. Your input will be crucial in helping us to prioritize our limited resources as we plan upgrades for next year’s competition.
6th Annual AMPC Winners List
| 6th Annual Best In Show | Splash or Trash by Eric Heistand | |
| 6th Annual People’s Choice Award | Splash or Trash by Eric Heistand | |
| Adventure | Twilight on Table by Eric Heistand | |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Journey | Floppy Ears by Scott Brown | |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas | Grandfather Monolith by Dale King | |
| Culture | The Contra Dance by Hallie Hochman | |
| Environment | The Tree Documentary by Jesse Hawk | |
| Flora & Fauna | Wonder Collides by Jessica Maceda | |
| Landscape | Drifting Along the Appalachian Trail by Jeffrey Stoner |
Judges were also asked to identify images of distinction and merit to receive Special Mention honors and an additional eight photographers have been recognized.
| Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas | Harvest Moon over the Blue Ridge by Bob Peterson | |
| Culture | Beware of Dog? by Eric Heistand | |
| Culture | Boone Drug Waitresses by Kerry Puckett | |
| Environment | Pipes by Dustin Chambers | |
| Environment | Progression by Heather Wolf Turner | |
| Flora & Fauna | Camoflauge by Jayne Caruso | |
| Flora & Fauna | Fawn Dew by Mike Naney | |
| Landscape | Stone Mountain Pano by Cory Barlow |
6th Annual AMPC Winners Gallery
Thank you photographers for submitting to this year’s competition, and for sharing your vision and interpretation of the people, places and pursuits that distinguish Southern Appalachia. In doing so, you have made outstanding contributions in support of Student Outdoor Learning Expeditions at Appalachian State University. We hope to see your submissions in 2010!
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