NEWS RELEASE

McKee Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Annual Waterlily Photo Contest held in conjunction with the 13^th Annual Waterlily Celebration on June 17.

On Friday, June 16, three accomplished photographers judged 128 spectacular photos submitted by local residents and beyond.  The judges selected a first, second and third place winner, as well as an honorable mention in the following adult categories (Color, Black and White, and Manipulated).  A Youth category for photographers 17 and under was also judged and a first, second and third place winner was selected.

On Saturday, during the 13^th Annual Waterlily Celebration, the public was given the opportunity to cast their vote for the “People’s Choice” award. 

The list of winners included:

People’s Choice Winner –  “Into the Looking Glass” by Dawn Currie

Color

1^st Place – “Illusion” by Lauralee McKay, Vero Beach, FL

2^nd Place – “The Promise” by Linda L. Leonard, Vero Beach, FL

3^rd Place – “Happy Father’s Day” by Billy Ocker, Sebastian, FL  32958

Honorable Mention – “After the Rain” by Dawn Currie, Indian Harbour Beach, FL

Black and White

1^st Place – “Into the Looking Glass” by Dawn Currie, Indian Harbour Beach, FL

2^nd Place – “High Noon” by Lee Benson, Vero Beach, FL

3^rd Place – “Rippled Lily” by Brian Heady, Vero Beach, FL

Honorable Mention – “Awakened” by Linda L. Leonard, Vero Beach, Fl

Manipulated

1^st Place – “Golden” by George F. Bollis, Jr., Vero Beach, FL

2^nd Place –  “Lily Puddle” by Linda L. Leonard, Vero Beach, FL

3^rd Place – “Celebration” by Rebecca Ragain, Satellite Beach, FL

Honorable Mention – “Manipulated Reflection” by Tim Hinkle, Jr., Vero Beach, FL

Youth

1^st Place – “Patriotic Lily” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach, FL

2^nd Place – “Solitary Beauty” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach, FL

3^rd Place – “Solemn Gathering” by Mia Arrington, Vero Beach, FL