Rockingham photographers honoured

A group of amateur photographers have been recognised for their work at the 10th annual Act-Belong-Commit PhotoVoice Competition Exhibition Awards.

Sixteen photographers were recognised as winners across a variety of categories during the awards night, which was held during Mental Health Week, at the Gary Holland Community Centre last week.

'PhotoVoice', a competition designed to boost positive mental health in the community, involved participants of all ages taking photos under a particular Act-Belong-Commit theme. Photographers then include a sentence or short paragraph explaining their photo, giving it a ‘voice’.

This year’s competition saw more than 450 entries received, with 100 going on display during the Exhibition.

A six person panel was responsible for judging the photos on their composition and their communication of the Act-Belong Commit message. This year saw the introduction of the theme of ‘standing strong together’, applying the Act-Belong-Commit message in Aboriginal culture.

City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels congratulated the winners on their efforts.

“The 10th edition of the Act-Belong-Commit PhotoVoice Competition had some fantastic entries from participants of all ages and I congratulate the winners on their outstanding achievements,” he said.

“PhotoVoice has become one of the City’s biggest events promoting positive mental health and I’m delighted to see the dedication and skill of our amateur photographers.

“Judging the winning photographs was an incredibly difficult task for the panel and it is a testament to the quality of work submitted by all entrants.”     

Winners at the 2018 PhotoVoice Exhibition Awards include:

12yrs and Under Modified-

1st Daniel Kurian- Shoulder to Shoulder

12yrs and Under Non-Modified-

1st Mia Townrow- Beach Time

13-17yrs Modified

1st Ethan Manning- Passed on Knowledge

13-17yrs Non-Modified

1st Mackenzie Bauld- A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved

18-59yrs Modified

1st Trudi Davies- Committed

18-59yrs Non-Modified

1st Katie Hughes- Challenges are What Keep us Moving Forward

60+yrs Modified

1st Peter Le Scelle- Milky Way at Heron Point

60+yrs Non-Modified

1st Thelma Murphy- This is Not Going to End Well

Student Workshop Modified

1st Keely Jones- Natural Beauty (South Coast Baptist College)

Student Workshop Non-Modified

1st Abbey Schroder- A Sky View (East Waikiki Primary School)

Student Workshop Abilities

1st Aiden Atkins- A Young Man’s Best Friend (Rockingham SHS Education Support Centre)

ACT Award- Steph Moses- Free Spirit

BELONG Award- Daniel Kurian- Shoulder to Shoulder

COMMIT Award- Joseph Ford- A Bridge to Race Day

Standing Strong Together Award- Sally Newman- Emily’s Song

The Public Choice Award Amanda Hanlon- A Cheeky Snap