GFWC Photo Contest

Objective: Encourage members' artistic expression and recognize and support members' achievements in photography.

Important Note:  GFWC now requires a signed waiver for contest entries.  You can print the print the waiver from this link:   GFWC Contest Waiver (pdf)

Calling all GFWC of Missouri, Inc. photographers!

Each of the contests mentioned below provides an opportunity for you to express your creativity. The World in Pictures Contest is to capture the beauty of the world and the people around us. The Volunteers in Action Contest provides an opportunity to demonstrate the volunteer activities of your club during the year. A Year in Pictures Contest is for the GFWC Calendar.

Photography Contest Winners

Photography Contest - Volunteers in Action

1st Karole Jacobsen, Parkville, “Women’s Work”
2nd Kathy Palermo, Lee’s Summit, “The Moms and Kids at Hope House Will Love These Gifts”
3rd Karole Jacobsen, Parkville “Books for Kids”

Photography Contest – Feature

Uncle Tom's Farm

1st Carolyn Bach, Ste. Genevieve, “Uncle Tom’s Tractor Ride”
2nd Tracie Snodgrass, Cassville, “Sharing Can Be a Bit Scary”
3rd Susan Gettys, Saint Robert, “Mischievous Eyes”

Photography Contest – Natural History

Gorgeous Gords

1st Deborah A. Howard, Columbia, “Gorgeous Gourds”
2nd Judy Wertz, Hickman Mills, “The Blue Morpho”
3rd Sue Nevatt, Saint Robert, “Table for Two”

Photography Contest – Scenic

Umbrella Anyone?

1st Joy Little, Marshall, “Umbrella, Anyone?” l
2nd Kathy Palermo, Independence, “A Summer Solace”
3rd Karole Jacobsen, Parkville, “Sunset @ Fort Myers, FL”

More information regarding the contest is available in the GFWC 2010-2012 Club Manual.  You can click on this link to open The World in Pictures GFWC Manual excerpt. 

Judging

Entries for The World in Pictures and the GFWC Volunteers in Action were judged during the GFWC of Missouri Workshop Convention May 2 – 4, 2011 in Jefferson City, Missouri. The first place winner in each category will be sent to GFWC for national judging.

GFWCMO Convention Photo Contest Archive