News Releases for October 2004
October 12, 2004
Contact: Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division, North Dakota Department of Commerce, 701-328-2525
Governor's photo contest winners named
BISMARCK, N.D. - More than 300 photos from 65 photographers were entered in the 2004 North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest, which kicked off in May. Nine photos were selected as winners and will be featured in North Dakota Tourism's marketing materials. Each photographer received a $100 cash prize for each photo selected.
“The talent of amateur photographers in North Dakota is outstanding,” said Gov. John Hoeven. “We are marketing North Dakota more aggressively and partnering with local photographers to help us showcase our state's advantages and natural beauty.”
Hoeven and the North Dakota Tourism Division kicked off National Tourism Week in early May by announcing the contest, which was open to any North Dakota amateur photographer.
Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman said photographs were judged on the ability to showcase North Dakota as a legendary destination in each category: Outdoor adventure and activities, attractions, people, events and scenery.
“This gives the Tourism Division another source of excellent photography to showcase our great state in our travel guide and on the Tourism Division's Web site,” Coleman said.
Photographers are encouraged to enter the contest next year.
You can see the winning photos online at www.ndtourism.com. Following are this year's winners:
Outdoor Adventure and Activities: Lisa Swenson, Cando, “On the Lookout,” north of Rock Lake; and Bill Kingsbury, Grafton, “Wood Duck,” on Park River north of Nash.
Attractions: Duane Strand, Wahpeton, “Gateway to the West,” at Fort Abercrombie; and Taralynn Harris, Fargo, “Roger Maris Museum,” in Fargo.
People: Duane Strand, Wahpeton, “Winter Fun,” at Chahinkapa Park, Wahpeton.
Event: Betty Hulse, Vermillion, S.D., “Grassdancer,” at New Town powwow. (Hulse is a lifelong resident of Minot who's living temporarily in Vermillion to attend school).
Scenery: Tiffany Calvera, Minot, “River View,” at J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge; Carolyn J. Kueber, Aneta, “River of Green,” at Turtle River State Park; and Lisa Swenson, Cando, “Sunflowers & Country Church,” near Edinburg.
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