The beauty of the NSW Central West has been brought into focus with the announcement of the winners of the 2024 Central West is Best Photography Competition.
Organised by Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA Central West), this year’s competition celebrated the theme “Location, Location, Location”, highlighting why the region is a standout place to live, work and visit… or even the perfect movie set.
RDA Central West Director Josh Gordon praised the competition for its ability to showcase the region’s charm and inspire local talent.
“We received so many outstanding entries across the categories this year, which made for a tough decision for our judges,” Josh said.
“Our annual photo competition is a terrific way to showcase why this region is such a great place to live and visit. We would like to thank everyone who entered the competition. We are thrilled to announce this year’s prize winners and congratulate them.”
This year’s winners span three categories – Open (over 18 years), Junior (18 years and under) and Mini (10 years and under) – and feature scenes that capture the Central West’s natural beauty and cultural richness.
Open Category (Over 18 years)
- First place: Jetty to the stars, Bradley Hodge (Carcoar)
- Second place: Hunting in the Evening, Daina Reid (Mandurama)
Junior Category (18 years and under)
- First place: Waking up by the water, George Pulling (Peak Hill)
- Second place: Rolling Tablelands, Jonathan White (Panuara)
Mini Category (10 years and under)
- First place: Rainbow and canola, Grace Westcott (Peak Hill)
- Second place: Golden Fields in the Central West, Maddison Pratten (Peak Hill)
A Community Celebration
The Central West community is encouraged to explore the full gallery of competition entries.
“We hope these images inspire locals and visitors alike to explore and appreciate the diverse landscapes and vibrant communities of the Central West,” Josh said.
To see the winning photographs and many more sublime entries, visit RDA Central West’s website.
