2014 Photo Contest
In the amateur photography contest, the Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency looked for those perfect shots of summer events and attractions that make the Lawrence County unique. With approximately thirty-three entries, the task of choosing was difficult; however, three photos emerged as winners.
The first place winner, “Civil War Encampment”, depicted the cannon reenactment during the McConnells Mill Heritage Festival. The photographer was Lillie Dregseth of New Castle.
“Balloon Fest”, capturing the hot air balloons floating in the sky during the Western PA Balloon Quest, was the second place winner. Ted Stram from Bessemer was the photographer.
Michelle Brzuz from Grove City was named the third place winner for her photo entitled “Peacock Pride.” The photo captured the beautifully majestic peacock from a favorite local attraction, Living Treasures Wild Animal Park.
Honorable mention was given to Cindy Welch from Edinburg whose image “Amish Sunday” portrayed a Sunday in the Amish Countryside.
Rounding out the top ten photos were, in no particular order, “Fly Fishing at Cascade Park” submitted by Joseph Hanna, New Castle; “Summer Kitchen” submitted by Michelle Brzuz, Grove City; “Swing Your Partner” submitted by Dorothy Monahan, Oil City; “Fireworks Celebration” submitted by Tom Watson, Enon Valley; “Wild Ride at the Fair” submitted by Harriet Grossman, Grove City; “The Old Gristmill”, submitted by Ted Stram, Bessemer.
“We were very pleased with the photos submitted. Each photographer did a great job of fulfilling the requirements given in the application” said Janet Falotico, executive director of Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency. “The photo contest not only allows three winners to receive a monetary prize but it is building a photo library of the county. Many of last year’s photos were used in regional and national publications, as part of our marketing strategy.”
The entire listing of photographs submitted may be viewed on the tourism Pinterest site www.Pinterest.com/visitlawrenceco/. The top ten photos will be displayed at the agency’s annual dinner, Monday, November 17th. For more information call 724-654-8408.
- 1st PLACE WINNER! “Heritage Festival” By: Lillie Dregseth
- SECOND PLACE WINNER!! “Balloon Fest”by Ted Stram
- THIRD PLACE WINNER!! “Peacock Pride” By Michelle Brzuz
- HONORABLE MENTION “Amish Sunday” by: Cindy Welch
- TOP TEN ” Summer Kitchen” By Michelle Brzuz
- TOP TEN “Fireworks Festival” By Tom Watson
- TOP TEN “Fly Fishing at Cascade Park ‘ By Joseph Hanna
- TOP TEN ” The Old Gristmill” by Ted Stram
- TOP TEN “Swing Your Partner” by: Dorothy Monahan
- ” Balloon Quest” By Tom Watson
- ‘Pumpkins” by Ted Stram
- “Bee My Honey” By Michelle Brzuz
- “Heritage Festival” By Tom Watson
- “Flying High and Proud” By: Kathy Roudabush
- By: Kathy Roudabush
- By: Kathy Roudabush
- “Children’s Summer Arts Festival” By Judy Maggie
- “The Mill” By Joyce Houk
- “Kayaking” By Joyce Houk
- “Covered Bridge” By Joyce Houk
- “Cascade Park Waterfall” By Joseph Hanna
- “Standing in Beauty” By: Harriet Grossman
- ” Courthouse Grandeur” By: Harriet Grossman
- “Street Sounds” by: Dorothy Monahan
- “fun at the Fair” by: Dorothy Monahan
- by: Cindy Welch
- “Bridge” by: Cindy Welch
- “Night Glow”by: Blythe Zimmerman
- “Sunday Morning Meeting” By: Bethany Kenney
- “Hayfield” By: Bethany Kenney
- “New Castle Days Car Show” By: Lillie Dregseth
- “Summer Concert” By Lillie Dregseth
- “Hats Off..”By: Bethany Kenney