2022 AWNA Photographic Awards

2022 AWNA Photographic Awards were presented at the AGM Convention, September 2023. Congratulations to the winners, as follows :

Feature Photo

1. Uplifting Murals by Jason Stockfish, Jasper Fitzhugh  
2. In Search of Christmas Spirit by Jungmin Ham, Rocky Mountain Outlook  
3. Winterfest’s Fire on Ice Show turns heads by Reeti Menkash Rohilla, Sylvan Lake News  

Honourable Mentions

• Steeling for expansion by Taylor Weaver, Lloydminster Meridian Source  

Human Interest Photo

1. Crossing the stage by Brent Calver, Okotoks Western Wheel  
2. Pope Francis praying by Emily Jaycox, Ponoka News  
3. Team Jigger founder walks by Kara Van Scheik, Lacombe Express  

Multi Photo Layout

1. International Children’s Festival by John Lucas, St. Albert Gazette  
2. For the birds by Kevin Ma, St. Albert Gazette  
3. Folk Fest Fun by Jason Stockfish, Jasper Fitzhugh  

Honourable Mentions

• Lacombe Days by Krista Comeau, Lacombe Express  

Wildlife Photo

1. A walk to the woods by Pearl Lorentzen, Slave Lake Lakeside Leader  
2. Peeking at Surroundings by Rich Holmes, Provost News  
3. Mallard and her ducklings by Kevin Ma, St. Albert Gazette  

Honourable Mentions

• Crowsnest council bears down by Jenaya Launstein, Shootin’ the Breeze  

Sports Action

1. Hold your horses! by Taylor Weaver, Lloydminster Meridian Source  
2. Relay race action by Brittany Willsie, Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer  
3. Down to the wire by Brent Calver, Okotoks Western Wheel  

Honourable Mentions

• A battle for the puck by Jungmin Ham, Rocky Mountain Outlook  

Spot News

1. Smoker fights fire by Jesse Boily, Town & Country News  
2. Train derailment by Frank McTighe, Fort Macleod Gazette  
3. Carrying a black bear by Jungmin Ham, Rocky Mountain Outlook  

Honourable Mentions

• Bowden Hotel fire deemed to be suspicious by Johnnie Bachusky, The Albertan