GFWCMO Photo Contest Archive
2009 and 2008
At the GFWC International Convention on June 15th, 2009 in Cleveland, Kathy Palermo (GFWC Achieving By Reading Club, Lee's Summit) received an award in "The Year in Pictures Photography Contest". Entitled "Sleepy September," this photo of the Glade Creek Grist Mill in Babcock State Park near Rainelle, West Virginia will be the September photo in the 2010 GFWC Calendar.

Prize Winning Photos from 2009 State Convention
The 2008 Missouri photography contest was held at the Spring 2009 GFWC State Convention. First place winners in four categories are pictured. First place winners received a $10 check. All first, second, and third place winners received a ribbon and certificate. The photos were judged by Amy Knollmeyer, a Jefferson City professional photographer. The display of photos was outstanding this year. Keep taking pictures and enter our 2009 photography contest in May, 2010, at GFWC of Missouri Spring Convention. See rules in Club Manual, on our website, or contact Jane Smith, Creative Arts Chairman.

Great States photo which will hang in GFWC Headquarters to represent Missouri
Kathy Palermo, "Bollinger Mill"

Scenic
Kathy Hartig "Peace on the Lake"

Feature 1st Place
Kathy Palermo "Bagpiper Lighthouse"

Natural History - 1st Place AND Best of Show
Tracie Snodgrass "Blowin' in the Wind"
2008 GFWC Missouri Convention

1st place in the Scenic Category by Nancy Addleman

First Prize in the Natural History Category. Photo by Kathy Palermo

Second Prize in the Natural History Category. Photo by Nancy Addleman

First Prize in the Feature Category. Photo by Nancy Addleman

Second Prize in the Feature Category. Photo by Nancy Addleman

Third Prize in the Feature Category. Photo by Nancy Addleman