2019 North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest Winners
Gov. Doug Burgum has announced the winning photographs and honorable mentions of the 16th annual North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest at a ceremony in Memorial Hall of the North Dakota Capitol. Zachary Hargrove's "Stormy Sunset" was chosen Best in Show and the Scenery category winner. The image also was selected as the Best of the Decade in recognition of the 10th anniversary of AAA North Dakota's co-sponsorship of the annual contest.
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2019 Governor’s Photo Contest Winners and Honorable Mentions
Best of Show
Winning Photograph: “Stormy Sunset.” Zachary Hargrove, Bismarck.
Adventure and Recreation
Winning Photograph: “Sleepy Hollow.” Mike Renner, Bismarck. Honorable Mention: “Shooting Star over Pretty Point Yurt.” Johnathon Campbell, Bismarck.
Communities and Events
Winning Photograph: “Dawning.” Zachary Hargrove, Bismarck. Honorable Mention: “Fort Seward Wagon Train.” Lisa Lang, Buchanan.
Fun with Family and Friends
Winning Photograph: “Kids in Jamestown Arts Park.” Lisa Lang, Buchanan. Honorable Mention: “Walk with Daddy.” Sandy Seefeldt, Fargo. Honorable Mention: “Wind Canyon Memories.” Jon Godfread, Bismarck.
Road Trips
Winning Photograph: “Traffic.” Rebecca Raber, Bismarck. Honorable Mention: “Geese in Flight.” Scott Archer, Bismarck.
Scenery
Winning Photograph: “Stormy Sunset.” Zachary Hargrove, Bismarck. Honorable Mention: “Autumn on the Red.” Duane Strand, Wahpeton.
Wildlife
Winning Photograph: “Bison at Daybreak.” Mike Hanson, Bismarck. Honorable Mention: “Eared Grebe with Chicks at McKenzie Slough.” Kevin Hice, Washburn. Honorable Mention: “Golden Hour Rooster.” Tom Wirtz, Bismarck.
Governors Photo Contest Decade’s Best
Winning Photograph: “Stormy Sunset.” Zachary Hargrove, Bismarck. Honorable Mention: “Pintail.” Steve Silseth, Minot, 2018. Honorable Mention: “Sailing Dreams.” Josiah Kopp, Beulah, 2017.
