Historical Society Photo Contest Winners

Posted June 28th 2021

The Avalon Historical Society hosted its 17th Annual Photography Contest, and received more than 50 entries from local, amateur photographers. The entries were judged by local photographers Al Campbell, Cal Sampson and Suzanne Dagit Sennhenn.

Event chairperson Rose Marie Chew announced the first-place photographs in the following categories:
Avalon: “Under the Pier” by Sharon Fletcher;
Nature: “Storm Rolling In” by Sharon Fletcher;
Portrait & Personality: “Good Night Sweetheart” by Diane Bove;
Scenic: “Osprey Nest – Sunset” George Wallace.

“Thank you to the judges and the amateur photographers that submit their beautiful work to this annual contest,” Chew said. “The Avalon Historical Society looks forward to exhibiting these photos every year, and I encourage visitors to enjoy this beautiful display of Avalon and surrounding areas. ”The entries are on display at the Avalon History Center at
215 39th Street, through the month of June. The History Center is now open Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturday, 10am-1pm.