Mt Olive Recreation Spring Photo Contest Winners 2009

by Noelle Kehrley
Managing Editor

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Township Recreation Department held it's 1st Annual Spring Photo Contest celebrating what makes Mount Olive Township a Great Place to Live, Work and Play!

The 1st Place, Best Over-all award winner is Jon Carmody, who entered as an Amateur Adult in the category Outdoors: Landscapes, Wildlife, Nature. Carmody won a $100.00 cash prize donated by Flanders Veterinary Clinic and of course, bragging rights.



The following winners were honored during a reception at the Chili's of Mount Olive...

• Best Amateur Adult Andrew Palmieri – $50 gift certificate to Kennedy’s Pub.
• Runner Up Amateur Adult Alan DiBenedetto – $25 gift certificate to Chili’s Grill & Bar.
• Most Innovative Krystal Straw – $50.00 cash prize donated by Dr. Steven Denholtz, D.M.D.
• Best Under 18 Lauren Wisnewski – $50 gift certificate to Golf Zone.
• Runner Up Under 18 Dan Ilg – $25 gift certificate to Rita’s in Flanders.
• Best Professional Adult Matthew Jones – a $50 gift certificate to Verizon Wireless.

Each photo entered in the 2009 Spring Photo Contest was judged based on technical quality, creativity, and the effectiveness of conveying the beauty or unique character of our town during spring in Mount Olive.

The judges panel included Joe Gigli, professional photographer; Noelle Kehrley, Managing Editor of Flanders NJ News, and Dan Kehrley, President YFM Media; Megan Boyd, a Mount Olive High School photography teacher; and Jennifer and Mike Rousseau, of Our Town Magazine.

Winning photos will be displayed on the mountolivetownship.com "Township Recreation" page. Printed, mounted photos will be displayed at the Municipal building and at prize sponsors' place of business.

Mt Olive Recreation Winter Photo Contest Winner

by Noelle Kehrley
Managing Editor

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Township Recreation Department held it's 1st Annual Winter Photo Contest celebrating what makes Mount Olive Township a Great Place to Live, Work and Play!

The 1st Place, Best Over-all award winner is Kristina Ailara, who entered as an Amateur Adult with her photo titled 'Berries at Turkey Brook Park'. Besides bragging rights, Ailara won a prize packet valued at $100 with donations from Branda's Italian Grill, The Market Place & Instant Imprints.

The winners, who were honored at a reception at the Mount Olive Bar and Grill, also included Linda Spaet, Best Amateur Adult Award; Paul C. Pomel, Amateur Adult Runner Up; and Timothy Maio, Best 18 & Under.

Pictured left to right: Kristina Ailara, Linda Spaet, Timothy Maio, and Marie Calvo of the Mount Olive Recreation Department.

“Our first competition was very successful, and we’ll continue staging one for Spring & Winter each year,” said Jill Daggon, Recreation Supervisor, sponsor of the contest. “We have a lot of great photographers around our town, and we’re glad to recognize them.”

The 2008-2009 Winter Photo Contest ran from November 20th, 2008 through March 1st, 2009. Each photo was judged based on technical quality, creativity, and the effectiveness of conveying the beauty or unique character of our town during the winter months.

The judges panel included Joe Gigli, professional photographer; Noelle Kehrley, Managing Editor of Flanders NJ News, and Dan Kehrley, President YFM Media; Megan Boyd, a Mount Olive High School photography teacher; and Jennifer and Mike Rousseau, of Our Town Magazine.

Winning photos will be displayed on the mountolivetownship.com "Township Recreation" page. Printed, mounted photos will be displayed at the Municipal building and at prize sponsors' place of business.

Details for the Spring Photo Contest will be coming soon, check the Mt. Olive Recreation web site for more information.

Mount Olive Winter Photo Contest 2008

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Township Recreation Department is proud to announce the Mount Olive Winter Photo Contest 2008-2009.

Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, you are invited to participate in the Mount Olive Winter Photo Contest, celebrating what makes Mount Olive Township a Great Place to Live, Work and Play!

Technical quality, clarity and composition are all important... but so too is a flair for the unexpected and the ability to capture the right moment. We are excited when we can see the photograph through your eyes, skill, passion, and vision.

Contest Dates: November 20th, 2008 through March 1st, 2009.
Entries for the Mount Olive Winter Contest 2008-2009 must be received by Monday, March 2nd, 2009, at 11:59pm EST

Seven lucky finalists will be selected, two for each of the three categories and one grand prize winner. The winning entries will be displayed on the www.mountolivetownship.com "Township Recreation" page on a rotating basis and be displayed in a Photo gallery on-line.

Category winners will be awarded $25-$50. The grand prize winner will receive $100. Sponsors for prizes include: Clearview Succasunna Cinema, Phoenix Fitness, Budd Lake Transmission, and Instant Imprints.

Check out the Official Contest Rules >>