NEWS RELEASE

McKee Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the winners of the 14th Annual Waterlily Photo Contest.
On Friday, June 16, three accomplished photographers judged almost 90 beautiful 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. During the Annual Waterlily Celebration, the public was given the opportunity to cast their vote for the “People’s Choice” award.
The list of winners include:
People’s Choice winner – “Queen of the Lilies” by Tim Hinkle, Jr., Vero Beach
Color
1st Place – “Embers” by Skip Murphy, Sebastian
2nd Place – “Waterlily Dance” by Dawn Currie, Indian Harbour Beach
3rd Place – “Wild & Crazy Lily” by Billy Ocker, Sebastian
Honorable Mention – “The Glow” by David Bence, Vero Beach
Black and White
1st Place – “Shared Solitude” by Susan Grube, Sebastian
2nd Place – “Lily White” by Anne Malsbary, Vero Beach
3rd Place – “My Funny Valentine” by Linda L. Leonard, Vero Beach
Honorable Mention – “Nite Flite” by Skip Murphy, Sebastian
Manipulated
1st Place – “Dizzy Lilies” by Arlene Willnow, Fort Pierce
2nd Place – “Starship” by Skip Murphy, Sebastian
3rd Place – “Four Lilies” by Dawn Currie, Indian Harbour Beach
Honorable Mention – “Kiss Me” by Linda L. Leonard, Vero Beach
Youth
1st Place – “Fuschia Fantasy” by John Hepp, Jensen Beach