CORRECTED: Florida State Parks Announces Winners of Fall 2019 Photo Contest

Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent this bulletin at 12/27/2019 01:57 PM EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2019

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@FloridaDEP.gov

Florida State Parks Announces Winners of Fall 2019 Photo Contest

Forest Fit at Wekiwa Springs State Park - Photo Credit: Jim Uhing

Feed Me Mumma Says the Baby Barred Owlet at Myakka River State Park - Photo Credit: Heather Chadwick

A Mouth Full at Myakka River State Park Park - Photo Credit: Claudia Daniels

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks and Aspira are pleased to announce the winners of the “Protecting Florida Together” 2019 Fall Photo Contest.

Grand-Prize Winner: Jim Uhing has won a Garmin GPS with Hiking Backpack Tether Mount and a Florida State Parks Family Annual Entrance Pass. His photo, “Forest Fit,” was taken at Wekiwa Springs State Park and captures an early morning ride portraying the experience of getting out in nature. Wekiwa Springs is one of his favorite state parks and he tries to camp there at least twice a year.
Second-Prize Winner: Heather Chadwick has won a Picnic Backpack set and 12 Florida State Parks Day Entrance Passes. Her photo, “Feed Me Mumma Says the Baby Barred Owlet,” was taken at Myakka River State Park.
Third-Prize Winner: Claudia Daniels has won a Xeno Pro Lenz Kit and six Florida State Parks Day Entrance Passes. Her photo, “A Mouth Full,” was taken at Myakka River State Park. Originally from Germany, Claudia aims to contribute to the preservation and guardianship of our beaches, wildlife, sea and landscapes through her photographs.

The 2019 Fall Photo Contest received 1,229 submissions and was a great opportunity for visitors to share their park memories. The photo contest ran from August 29 until October 31, 2019. Florida State Parks congratulates the winners and all who entered the contest. Thank you to all our participants for sharing their amazing photos!

All photos from the 2019 Fall Photo Contest can be viewed here.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of four National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first four-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005, 2013 and 2019 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 175 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures.

For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.