Shelby Howell of Leesburg, Va., won the grand prize for a photo of a child on the beach, throwing a toy.
Southern Delaware Tourism (SDT) this week announced the winners of its 2024 Southern Delaware Photography Contest, the eighth annual contest held by the organization.
“SDT is grateful to professional photographers Pam Aquilani and Tony Pratt, who served as judges for this year’s contest,” representatives said. “Southern Delaware Tourism is also extremely grateful for the support of tourism partners who contributed contest prizes, including Coast Rehoboth Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Big Fish Restaurant Group; Kindle Restaurant; Cape Water Tours & Taxi; Delaware State Parks; Hotel Blue; Milton Theatre; Bramble & Brine at the Buttery; Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center; Funland; Grotto Pizza; Block Party Hotels; East of Maui, and Dewey Beer Company.”
The winner in the Southern Delaware Holidays & Events category was Thomas Gelnett of Ocean View, for his photo of a performance at the Freeman Arts Pavilion.
Winners were chosen in three categories, and the grand-prize winner was chosen from among all eligible entries. The winners are:
• Grand prize — Shelby Howell of Leesburg, Va., for a photo of a child on the beach, throwing a toy.
• Southern Delaware Action Shots — Marion Dowling Ocean View, for her photo of a surfer.
• Southern Delaware Amusements & Boardwalk Bites — Beverly Cleaver of Ocean View, for her photo of children in a Funland car.
• Southern Delaware Holidays & Events — Thomas Gelnett of Ocean View, for his photo of a performance at the Freeman Arts Pavilion.
The winner in the Southern Delaware Amusements & Boardwalk Bites category was Beverly Cleaver of Ocean View, for her photo of children in a Funland car.
“This contest was established to celebrate Southern Delaware and to keep our destination top of mind for visitors and potential visitors year-round,” said Scott Thomas, executive director of SDT. “We received entries from all over the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. The entries clearly demonstrate the variety and richness of experiences available in Sussex County, and the incredible enjoyment people get from visiting and living here.”
