We are excited to announce the winners of the Fall 2020 edition of Balfour’s Great Shot Photo Contest. Though many of you are distancing (both socially and learning-wise), your creativity and talent shone through in your submissions for our ‘Distanced, but Connected’, ‘In a New Light’, and K-8 categories.
Below are our category winners, honorable mentions and People's Choice award winners (based on online voting). Congratulations to all our winners! Follow us on Facebook for news of our next photo contest.
DISTANCED, BUT CONNECTED
1st Place – "Not Quite Awake" by Marcus M. – Pearland Junior High West, Pearland, TX ($500)
2nd Place – "Apart, Together" by Taylor H. – San Elijo Middle School, San Elijo, CA ($250)
3rd Place – "Love on the Line" by Alejandro M., Jr. – Jack C. Hays High School, Buda, TX ($100)
Honorable Mention:
"Hot Bright Day" by Duy Hong P. – Conroe High School, Conroe, TX ($50)
"Together From Afar" by Lalaina Gail P. – Wimberley High School, Wimberley, TX ($50)
"When the Virus Hits" by Leearin W. – Spring High School , Spring, TX ($50)
IN A NEW LIGHT
1st Place – "Hidden in the Shadows" by Malik W. – Burbank High School, Burbank, CA ($500)
2nd Place – "Plant in Light" by Alexis S. – Dayspring Academy, Port Richey, FL ($250)
3rd Place – "Big Bad Boots" by Hannah M. – Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, San Antonio, TX ($100)
K-8
1st Place – "Streets in Old New Jersey" by Rokaya H. – Beck Junior High School, Katy, TX ($300)
2nd Place – "Harlowe Grace" by Piper Lily B. – Indian Ridge Middle School, Davie, FL ($100)
Honorable Mention:
"Traveling in The Clouds" by Laura R. – Indian Ridge Middle School, Davie, FL ($50)
"The Bridge Between Us" by Hadley C. – Timbercrest Middle School, Woodinville, WA ($50)
"Shimmering Water" by Darby R. – Timbercrest Middle School, Redmond, WA ($50)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE Awards (Based on online voting)
"Wrapped" by Danielle Y. – Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, CO ($50)
"Embrace the Journey" by Karley W. – Florence High School, Florence, MS ($50)