Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the winners of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. Launched in June, the contest received nearly 2,400 entries by the September 15 deadline. A panel of external judges selected the winning photos and honourable mentions, showcasing the province’s stunning landscapes, winter scenes, vibrant wildlife, and the unique spirit of Saskatchewan people.
The following is a list of the winners and honourable mentions. For a full gallery of the award-winning photos and video, visit their website.
Grand Prize Winner:
Josiah Olson, Kinistino
People and Places:
Winner: Brenda Makin, Maidstone
Honourable mentions: Andrew Benson, Regina; Chelsea Coupal, Regina; Tammy Graas, La Ronge; Brenda Makin, Maidstone; Danilo Zambuchini, Regina
Prairie:
Winner: Joel Waghela, Regina.
Honourable mentions: Don Beach, Regina; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Lee Miller, Regina; Stacy Symenuk, Central Butte
Wildlife:
Winner: Josiah Olson, Kinistino
Honourable mentions: Akash Christian, Regina; Herry Himanshu, Regina; Shawn Kary, Regina; Paul Norris, Saskatoon; Robert Thompson, Milestone
Winter:
Winner: Jeff Wizniak, Saskatoon
Honourable mentions: Danielle Bergen, Drake; Shawn Kary, Regina; Buddhine Meegahage, Winnipeg; Lee Miller, Regina; Joel Waghela, Regina
Woods and Water:
Winner: Herry Himanshu, Regina
Honourable mentions: Herry Himanshu, Regina; Kailey Jones, Saskatoon; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Laine Slowski, Saskatoon
Video:
Winner: Milena Esser, Hamilton
Honourable mentions: Ray Lagimodiere, Regina; Brendan Olenick, Regina (two photos); Joel Waghela, Regina