7th Annual Photo Contest - Winners Announced

Congratulations to all our finalists. See all the 2011 winners

Kayla Lewis, Big Fish During Sunset Grand Prize Photography Category 2011	Deborah Maris Lader, On Thin Ice Grand Prize Art Category 2011

Stretching from the shores of Lake Superior, through the waters of Lake Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario, the Great Lakes are one of the natural wonders of the world.

As photographers and artists, every time you capture a sunrise on film or paint a summer storm you are sharing the beauty of our region with others. That's important because our Lakes need all the help they can get. Pollution, invasive species and irresponsible use threaten the health of the Great Lakes. These are massive problems that require active solutions from both federal and local governments and everyday citizens.

Great Lakes Forever and Budweiser have again partnered to produce the 7th annual Great Lakes Forever photo contest in an effort to raise awareness of the Great Lakes and engage people in their protection. New for this year, the contest includes an original art division!

Artists and photographers are invited to enter their best Great Lakes photographs or pieces of original art, including graphic illustrations, paintings, drawings or any other two dimensional piece of art inspired by the Great Lakes. Art and photography should exemplify the distinctive  landscape of the Great lakes and the communities that live on the shores. We hope to see the diverse wildlife and natural areas, cities and cultures that make the Lakes unique. Six finalists will be chosen from the pool of hundreds of submitted photographs and win great prizes from Budweiser.

Official Rules and Regulations. All entrants must be over 21 years of age. 

2011 Prizes from Budweiser for outdoor fun on the Great Lakes

Grand Prize: Featured on Budweiser coasters to be distributed around the region and a cruiser bike

1st  place: Double chair and umbrella set for sunny days at the park, beach or backyard pool
2nd  place: Ladder gold set-the new picnic game that's sweeping the nation

Grand prize winning entries in both the art and photography categories will be printed on beer coasters. Last year, the winners were printed on more than 120,000 beer coasters that were distributed to all eight Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces. Not only does this contest highlight the talented photographers in the Great Lakes area, it also works toward making residents aware of the problems the Great Lakes face and engage them in protecting this vulnerable and valuable natural resource.

 

 

 

 

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