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Congratulations to our 2011 winners!

The purpose of the Pollinator Photography Contest was to educate and promote awareness of local pollinators through photography. Photos had to include at least one pollinator in the photograph, whether a bat, bee, bird, butterfly or moth.

The first place winners in each category received cash awards, with prize packages given to second- and third-place winners. All winners, including honorable mentions, received a ribbon commemorating this event.

An awards ceremony took place during ButterflyFest at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Florida Museum will display all winning and honorable mention photos through Nov. 30, 2011. The photos also appeared in The Gainesville Sun on Sunday, Oct. 23.

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Adult Category

  • First Place • Untitled • Jan Roberts
    First Place • Untitled • Jan Roberts
  • Second Place •
    Second Place • "Please Bee Mine" • Joan Jones
  • Third Place •
    Third Place • "Snacktime" • Bill Berthet
  • Honorable Mention •
    Honorable Mention • "Florida Nectar" • Anthony Mobley

Junior Category

  • First Place •
    First Place • "Sunflower Breakfast" • Collin Kane
  • Second Place •
    Second Place • "Pollinator's Lunch" • Jamm Hostetler
  • Third Place •
    Third Place • "Peeking Bee" • Bridget Lanier