2019 RPCA Photo Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who submitted original photos and voted to determine those that best represent the Department’s mission to "enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities and programming.” All photos were submitted by local amateur and professional photographers and represent scenes from Alexandria parks, centers, programs, or events. Online public voting determined the winners in four categories: Parks, Recreation, Cultural Activities and Overall.
All winning photographs may be featured in promotional material. Winning photographers will receive an award and gift certificate at the January 2020 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting. Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 RPCA Photo Contest:
Recreation Category Winner
Title: Team
Spirit
Location: Whitter Field
Photographer: Judy Davis
Prize: $100 RPCA Gift Certificate
Parks Category Winner
Title: Family
Retreat
Location: Dora Kelley Nature Park
Photographer: Jason Taylor
Prize: $100 RPCA Gift Certificate
Cultural Activities Category Winner
Title: With
Guns Blazing
Location: Fort Ward Park
Photographer: Cynthia Loden-Dowdle
Prize: $100 RPCA Gift Certificate
Best Overall Winner
Title: Cheetah
Fun!
Location: Mobile Art Lab on Payne Street
Photographer: Robin Sundaramoorthy
Prize: $150 RPCA Gift Certificate
2018 RPCA Photo Contest Winners
All winning photographs may be featured in promotional material. Winning photographers received an award and gift certificate at the January 2019 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting. Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 RPCA Photo Contest:
Parks Category Winner
Title: Aqua Stretch
Location: Potomac Yard Park
Photographer: Shawn Redfern
Prize: $100 RPCA Gift Certificate
Cultural Activities Category Winner
Title: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Location: Oronoco Bay Park
Photographer: Jeremy Miller, JKM Photoworks
Prize: $100 RPCA Gift Certificate
Recreation Category Winner
Title: Molly at Chinquapin Garden
Location: Chinquapin Community Garden
Photographer: Daniel Dawit
Prize: $100 RPCA Gift Certificate
Best Overall Winner
Title: Molly at Chinquapin Garden
Location: Chinquapin Community Garden
Photographer: Daniel Dawit
Prize: $150 RPCA Gift Certificate
RPCA Photo Contest Guidelines
Each fall, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities invites all photographers to share your best original photos taken at any City of Alexandria park, center, program, or event. Photos should represent the Department’s mission to "enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities and programming."
Photos are submitted and public voting takes place online. Prizes are awarded for each category: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Activities. There will also be one Grand Prize winner. Winners are announced on social media and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities website. All winning photographs will be displayed online and at the Lee Center, and all winning photographers will receive an award certificate with their prize.