Josiah Olson's grand prize winning picture. (Tourism Saskatchewan)

By Cam Lee

Award winner

Kinistino local wins Tourism Sask.’s photo contest

Nov 26, 2024 | 11:42 AM

The grand prize winner of Tourism Saskatchewan’s 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest is from Kinistino.

Josiah Olson won both the wildlife category and the grand prize with a beautiful photo of a dragonfly taken near Weldon.

Tourism Saskatchewan said in its news release the winning photos and honourable mentions were selected by a panel of external judges.

The photos “capture the province’s natural beauty and dynamic spirit,” said the release. “The images feature extraordinary landscapes, winter scenery, diverse experiences, magnificent wildlife and the unique character of Saskatchewan people.”

The winners are:

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Grand Prize Winner

Josiah Olson, Kinistino

People and Places
Winner: Brenda Makin, Maidstone

Honourable Mention: Andrew Benson, Regina; Chelsea Coupal, Regina; Tammy Graas, La Ronge; Brenda Makin, Maidstone; Danilo Zambuchini, Regina

Prairie
Winner: Joel Waghela, Regina

Honourable Mention: Don Beach, Regina; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Lee Miller, Regina; Stacy Symenuk, Central Butte

Wildlife
Winner: Josiah Olson, Kinistino

Honourable Mention: Akash Christian, Regina; Herry Himanshu, Regina; Shawn Kary, Regina; Paul Norris, Saskatoon; Robert Thompson, Milestone

Winter
Winner: Jeff Wizniak, Saskatoon

Honourable Mention: Danielle Bergen, Drake; Shawn Kary, Regina; Buddhine Meegahage, Winnipeg; Lee Miller, Regina; Joel Waghela, Regina

Woods and Water
Winner: Herry Himanshu, Regina

Honourable Mention: Herry Himanshu, Regina; Kailey Jones, Saskatoon; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos), Laine Slowski, Saskatoon

Video
Winner: Milena Esser, Hamilton

Honourable Mention: Ray Lagimodiere, Regina; Brendan Olenick, Regina (two photos),

Joel Waghela, Regina

You can see the award-winning photos and videos here.

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Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

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