LOVE OUR LAKES COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
November 21, 2013
After more than 600 entries, 13 photos have been selected to appear in the 2014 ‘Love Our Lakes’ calendar.
The calendar, which has been funded by Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in conjunction with the Gippsland Lakes Ministerial Advisory Committee, is now available to all Gippslanders free of charge.
Mr Chester said the winning entries, including seven-year-old Maddison Young’s shot of ducks swimming at Lake Guthridge on a foggy morning, were all deserving winners.
“We received high quality entries and it was tough for the judging panel to pick the 13 winners,” Mr Chester said.
“More than 600 entries were submitted encapsulating the entire Gippsland Lakes catchment and other waterways throughout the region.”
Other overall winners included Danuta Sowa, Irena Golab and Jenny Prantzos in the Open category – all will receive a weekend away in Gipppsland.
Natalie Tynan was the overall winner of the 13-18 year-old category and also receives an iPad Mini while runner-up Jamie Kugelmann will receive an iTunes voucher.
Tom Cousin, Tammy Richards, Lance Hunt, Janine Mewah, Lynne Reynolds, Angela Stringer and Bruce Jennings all have their photos featured in the calendar.
Mr Chester thanked all entrants, the Gippsland Lakes Ministerial Advisory Committee and sponsors Captains Cove, McMillans of Metung and Bridges On Argyle.
Free copies of the ‘Love Our Lakes’ calendar can be collected in person from Mr Chester’s offices at 36 Macarthur St, Sale and 126 Franklin St Traralgon.
Anybody who is unable to visit Mr Chester’s office can request a copy of the calendar by phone on 5144 6744 or via email darren.chester.mp@aph.gov.au