After receiving more than 70 photographs from photographers throughout Bates County, our judging panel reviewed 63 eligible entries and selected the following winners:
- First Place: Braylee Haddix
Gravel road off O Highway in Bates County
- Second Place: Sarah Miller
Bates County Courthouse, Butler
- Third Place: Ashlee Decker
County Road 1056, Butler
Honorable Mentions:
Tommi Decker
B Highway Bridge, near Rich Hill
Doneda Swenson
“Morning Snack” | Johnstown, Mo.
Choosing just a few winners from so many stunning photographs was no easy task. Judges reviewed the eligible submissions anonymously and selected photographs based on their ability to capture the beauty and character of Bates County, offer a compelling perspective, demonstrate strong composition and visual appeal, and have potential to work as artwork in our hospital and clinics.
Over the next few weeks, we'll feature each winning photograph and honorable mention, along with more about the photographer and the story behind the image.
And we're not done yet! On October 6, the BCMH Health Fair will give our community a chance to see more of the Show Us Bates County collection and select a People's Choice Award winner from photographs that were not selected for the judges' awards. It's one more opportunity for a Bates County photographer to have their work recognized by the community.
Thank you to everyone who picked up a camera, stepped outside and shared a view of the place we call home. You showed us Bates County beautifully, and we're excited to share more of what you showed us.
Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital
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