2025 Photo Contest Winners

Mar 1, 2025

Gary Mintz - 1st place - "Wednesday Night at Mr. Henry's"

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Photo Contest. The winning photos will be on display in the windows at Coldwell Bankers at 350 7th St. SE after May 1.

Second place winner is Elisa Walker for her photo titled Capitol Hill Sunset.

Elisa Walker “Capitol Hill Sunset”

Third Place is Heather Bien for her photo titled Autumn Perspectives. 

Heather Bien “Autumn Perspectives”

Fourth Place is Regina Reynolds for her photo titled Puddle Wonderful.

Regina Reynolds “Puddle Wonderful”

Fifth place is a tie between Karlan Jankowski for Spring Seasonal and Steve Morris for Serene Market Scene.

Steve Morris “Serene Market Scene” / Karlan Jankowski “Spring Seasonal”

CHRS had 131 submissions from 39photographers. Ten photos were selected to be judged by a panel of experts that included: Frank Thorp, producer at NBC News; Amy Moore, executive director of CHAW; Austin Graff, digital marketing expert; and Jenn Nordstrom, professional photographer, who is also this year’s cover artist for the CHRS House andGarden Tour booklet.

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