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WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
About the Contest:
This annual contest provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the daily life, historic locations and the ever changing landscape of Pawtucket through the lens of a camera. The contest is open to residents and non-residents alike, but the photo must be taken in Pawtucket. After a public call for photo contest themes was advertised in January, “Hiding in Plain Sight” by Louise H. Zacharie of Cumberland was selected. Scroll to the bottom for more information
Because of the restrictions for safety issues on public spaces, group gatherings and distancing, all photo submissions will be accepted on line this year, and all submitted photos will be on ‘exhibit’ on the City of Pawtucket website. This will allow participants to safely submit photos for this annual exhibit.
Contest Rules:
All photo submissions should follow the contest theme. All photos must be taken in the City of Pawtucket within the past year. Only one entry per contestant submitted by the photographer. Photos may be in color or black & white. All photos must be of good quality, hi-resolution and in JPEG format. Photos should be emailed to: psz333@aol.com. Please include your name, address, phone number and title of submission. All photos will be displayed on the City of Pawtucket website (www.pawtucketri.com) during the month of September. The Mayor’s Choice Award will receive a $100 cash prize. First Place will receive a $75.00 cash prize. Second Place will receive a $50.00 cash prize and other remaining winners will receive gift certificates.
All photographs posted on this site for the City of Pawtucket Photo Contest are on display as part of the City's Annual Photo Contest exhibit and are on this site strictly for viewing and are not in the public domain. Photographs are not to be reproduced, copied or used in any form without seeking permission from the photographer.
#1 - Hiding in Plain Sight Herb Weiss Pawtucket, RI
#2 - Keep It Simple Anabela Miranda
#3 - When even City Hall fades to the background - Ethan Shorey Cumberland, RI
#4 - Past To Present LeeAnn Silva Pawtucket, RI
#5 - You CAN grown CORN in the CITY Melissa Brennan Pawtucket, RI
#6 - Beautiful Sky Julie Robert Pawtucket, RI
#7 - Pawtucket City Hall Joan Hausrath Pawtucket, RI
#8 - The School at the Marina Heather Delano Pawtucket, RI
#9 - Fire Setting Christopher Bailey Pawtucket, RI
#10 - Flowers in the City Danny Boone Pawtucket, RI
#11 - Arch Under Division St. Bridge, Downtown Pawtucket, RI Sal Guglielmino Lincoln, RI
#12 - Cool Pawtucket Beverage Joe Grant Pawtucket, RI
#13 - Perfect Hiding Spot Shirley Ward Pawtucket, RI
#14 - Up Above the World So High Linda Nilan Pawtucket, RI
#15 - Splendor of Afternoon Light Alan Roseman Rehoboth, MA
#16 - Bird on School Street Juliet Concha Pawtucket, RI
#17 - Slater Parks New Chair Thomas Rogers Pawtucket, RI
#18 - Cluster Kerri Jacob Pawtucket, RI
#19 - Naturally Beautiful Joanne Bonollo Pawtucket, RI
#20 The Soul of Pawtucket at the Oak Hill Hootennanny Elaine Sandy Providence, RI
#21 - Hidden in Plain Sight Patricia Padula Pawtucket, RI
#22 - A Door to the Elves World Dawn Goff Pawtucket, RI
#25 - Cat Nap Dianne Theroux Pawtucket, RI
#23 Rooted in History Richard Hebert Pawtucket, RI
#24 - Moon At Slater Mill Jim Hendrickson N. Providence, RI
#26 - Under the Saddle Donna Houle Pawtucket, RI
#27 - Downtown Pawtucket Gloria DaSilva Pawtucket, RI
#28 - Just Part of the Journey Barbara Fontes Pawtucket, RI
#29 - Fairy Door Richard Andrews Rehoboth, MA
#30 - Hi There Carol Minton Pawtucket, RI
#31 - Watching the Draft Mary Ellen Minton Pawtucket, RI
#32 - Stand Proud Louise Brochu Pawtucket, RI
#33 - Woodpecker in Tree Hollow - Slater Park James Frechette Pawtucket, RI
#34 - Full Moon Rising over Slater Park Kathy Frechette Pawtucket, RI
#35 - Path to Spring Wanda Morais Pawtucket, RI
#36 - Hidden Doorway Paul Dube Pawtucket, RI
#37 - Lifeline Jonathan Pitts-Wiley No. Providence, RI
#38 - Lost Pets Michael Silva Pawtucket, RI
#39 - Bill's Cat House Linda Dugas Pawtucket, RI
#40 - Beauty in Your Own Backyard Sandra Gaboriault
#41 - Memorial Park Amphitheater in Infrared Dan Waterman Warwick, RI
#42 - Reflection Inspection Jane Tierney Pawtucket, RI
#43 - Davies 1st Football Game Jax Adele Ventura Pawtucket, RI
#44 - Looking South at the Blackstone River Maria Levesque Pawtucket, RI
#45 - Sheltering in Place Sharon Pedro Pawtucket, RI
#46 - July 4th McCoy Stadium Kevin Wildenhain Pawtucket, RI
#47 - B&W Dog in B&W Bathroom Greg Piper Pawtucket, RI
#48 - Reflections in Life Edward Leito, Jr. Pawtucket, RI
#49 - Holding on to Faith, Hope and Love Louise Zacharie Cumberland, RI
#50 Hidden Spring Michelle Coutu Pawtucket, RI
#51 Tree With A View Suzanne England Pawtucket, RI
#52 - A Friend Says Hello Patrick May Pawtucket, RI
#S-1 James DaLomba - Baldwin Elementary
#S-2 Emerson Amado Baldwin Elementary
#S-3 Alaina Harley Baldwin Elementary
#S-4 Elianna Paez Baldwin Elementary
#S-5 Madison Vanbever Curtis School
#S-6 Johnny Viveiros Curtis School
#S-7 Michael Gomes Curtis School
#S-8 Gage McGinn Curtis School
#S-9 Ouriah Edouard Curtis School
#S-10 Avery Morales Curtis School
#S-11 Johnny Salazar Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-12 Gabe Barbosa Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-13 SashaDorley Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-14 _Su-ad Mariko Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-15 Ava Paon Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-16 Mya Reverdes Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-17 Evan Ventura Nat. Greene Elementary
#S-18 Ava Parker Potter-Burns School
#S-19 Rylee Xavier Potter-Burns Elem.
#S-20 Anthony Fernandes Potter-Burns School
#S-21 October Rafuse Potter-Burns School
#S-22 Kenzie Teves Potter-Burns School
#S-23 Sueteer Morcous Potter-Burns School
#S-24 Summer Stowik Arteaga Potter-Burns School
#S-25 Aisha Belberd Paniagua Potter-Burns School
#S-26 Miyah Nieves Potter-Burns School
#S-27 Xavier Ferreras Potter-Burns School
#S-28 Tyler Gallant Potter-Burns School
#S-29 Helena Hemond Potter-Burns School
#S-30 Alexandria Greenman Potter-Burns School
#S-31 Johan Otero Potter-Burns School
#S-32 Madyson Oliveira Potter-Burns School
#S-33 Regan Pandey Varieur Elementary
#S-34 Collin Nadeau Varieur Elementary
#S-35 Alexzandra Morais Varieur Elementary
#S-36 Lianny Rodriguez Varieur Elementary
#S-37 Logan Sabourin Fallon School
#S-38 Jayden Jacob Fallon School
#S-39 Ella Taylor Fallon School
#S-40 Ghislaine Journal Fallon School
About our Judges:
Butch Adams is an award-winning photographer formerly from The Pawtucket Times and recipient of several awards from the National Press Association, the New England Press Association and the RI Press Association for his photography.
Richard Benjamin has been a photojournalist for 34 years, 27 of them at the Providence Journal. Today he is a “fine art photographer” and has captured various locations many times at different times of the day and in different seasons of the year. He aspires to capture the magic of Rhode Island, which includes photos that show the lifestyle and how people in Rhode Island enjoy simply living here, which ultimately brings about a greater appreciation for the smallest state in the union. Richard is also a provider of stock photos of Rhode Island, in addition to publishing several books on his photography.
Christy Christopoulos, a native Rhode Islander born and raised - is a Pawtucket based photographer who opened his studio in 1986. With over 34 years of experience in photography, he specializes in product and portrait photography and has had the opportunity to work on numerous and exciting accounts as well as all major retail stores. Some of his accounts include BJ’s, GE, J.C. Penny, Jareds, Kay Jewelers, Macys, PaineWebber, Pawtucket Credit Union, Reebok, Target , Walmart and Zayes. He has won several awards for his work, including a number of Kodak gallery awards, Fuji awards, and the Mead paper award.
Peter Goldberg is a Rhode Island based freelance photographer specializing in editorial, assignment and public relations photography. Peter is known for his creative, yet non-obtrusive shooting style and his ability to tell stories and capture people in comfortable and natural ways. Recently Peter has become interested in photographing birds and learning about bird habitats. Peter has had a home and studio in Pawtucket for 20 years.
Aaron Usher is a Rhode Island based commercial photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, and fine-art photography. A 40-year pro, his clients are mainly companies in the building industry, such as architects & interior designers, as well as, web and graphic designers. This work is used to market his clients’ businesses in magazines, web sites, and company brochures. Aaron's personal work featuring Ice Abstractions and Unusual Juxtapositions, is exhibited in galleries throughout the region. He lives in Pawtucket with his wife, Lynn and their golden retriever, Lily.
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Some of the themes from past contests have been:
(2019) “Pawtucket Works”; (2018) “Pawtucket: A Closer Look; (2017) “The Flavor of Pawtucket; (2016) "Pawtucket’s Color Palette”, (2015) “Pawtucket: A Different Perspective, (2014) " Piece of Pawtucket", (2013) “All in a Day’s Work”, (2012) “The Four Seasons of Pawtucket”, (2011) “Reflections of Pawtucket, (2010) “Faces of Pawtucket”, (2009) “Doorways & Gateways in Pawtucket”, (2008) “Paws (or Pause) in Pawtucket”; (2007) “Historic Places in Pawtucket”; (2006) “Pawtucket People, Places or Things”; (2005) “Discovering Pawtucket”; (2004) “Taking Pride in Our Neighborhoods”; (2003) “Pawtucket Mills: Our Past and Our Future” and (2000, 2001, 2002) “Pawtucket: A City in Focus”.
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