Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury Photo Contest

The Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury (CLS) congratulates the winners of our photo contest, and thanks everyone for their submissions.

Jazmin Paradis won the “natural beauty” category for her vibrant close up of tree leaves.

Lisa Robinson won the “community revitalization” category for her shot of the students of École de la Découverte regreening their schoolyard, after their school won the Ugliest Schoolyard Contest in 2009.

Marguerite Laurin won the “where you want change” category for her photo of junk in Junction Creek near Fielding Street, where she often sees new scrap that has been thrown in. Although a lot of progress has been made, this continues to be a problem. Choosing not to dump in creeks, wetlands, and natural areas, and participating in, or even organizing clean-ups, is something we can all do to make this change happen!

Alix Voz won the “your favourite quirky spots” category for his unique shot, ‘Hockey Pond’, invoking memories of growing up next to the rink.

Michelle Coulombe won the “going green” category for her picture of clothes hanging on the line. Hanging laundry on the line (or on a clothes horse in the winter) is a simple way we can all go green, saving significant amounts of energy over the year. Michelle also included many other examples of how she and her family are ‘going green’.

Sean Koski and Alex Hunter were awarded first prize in the youth category, for their striking close up of a pine cone.

Best picture overall was awarded to Jenny Martindale and Jim Little for their photograph ‘Avalon’. This amazing photo captures the natural beauty, the outdoor recreation, and the family moments that make living in Greater Sudbury special.

The winning entries can be viewed at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coalitionsudbury/sets/72157625288217786/

The Coalition for a Liveable would like to thank Photo World foto source, Eat Local Sudbury, Planet Earth Organic Landscaping, City of Greater Sudbury, and John Lindsay for donation of prizes.