Winners announced: RDA Southern NSW and ACT Photography Competition 2025

The winners of the Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT Hometown Pride Photo Competition have been announced!

Guest judge Charles Davis, renowned photographer from Cooma, selected the winners across both categories as well as awarding a special Encouragement Award recognising an image that captures heart, creativity, and connection.

Congratulations to all!

 

ABOVE: WINNER OPEN CATEGORY: Josh Burkinshaw  – Aurora (Eurobodalla)
2nd PRIZE WINNER OPEN CATEGORY: Marlene Van den Heuvel –
Lake Ginninderra (Canberra)
OPEN CATEGORY SPECIAL MENTION: Debbie Osiecki (Eurobodalla)
JUNIOR CATEGORY WINNER: Lachlan Grame – Stationed in Time (Yass Valley)  
JUNIOR CATEGORY SECOND PRIZE WINNER: Simon Walshe (Goulburn)
JUNIOR CATEGORY CHARLES DAVIS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Mrudula Kancharla (ACT)