Summer Photo Contest Winners Announced

     Destin, FL, Sept. 23 - Four years ago, the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Destin Area Summer Photo Contest to give area visitors and residents a forum to share their favorite Destin memories.

     “So many people were already sharing their photos and stories with the Chamber,” said Vice President of Communications Elizabeth Spies. “We wanted a way to showcase those photos, which together tell a wonderful story of family traditions, children discovering the beach for the first time, the activity along the harbor, and the natural beauty of the area.”

     During the contest, which ran from Aug. 3 to Sept. 4, 86 photos were entered. Favorite Destin photos and memories were shared by residents in Destin and its surrounding communities, as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. One winner was chosen in each of three contest categories – Family, Beach, and Harbor – along with an overall winner. The winners are as follows:
· Overall Winner: Shannyn Stevenson of Destin, FL
· Family Category Winner: Phil Pyle of Bogart, GA
· Beach Category Winner: Jonathan Clark of Fort Walton Beach, FL
· Harbor Category Winner: Tara Hearn of Destin, FL

     All contest winners will receive a Destin prize package, which includes a print by watercolor artist Judy Shillingburg, and will also be featured prominently in the Chamber’s 2010 membership directory. Winners were chosen by the Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff. The winners, along with all photos submitted, may be viewed here.