Scenic America Announces 2024 America the Beautiful Photo Contest Winners
Summary
This year marked our most popular contest ever, with more photos submitted, more participants involved, and more votes cast than in any previous year. Max Duchaine, Scenic America’s communications director, expressed his excitement over the contest’s success: “The overwhelming participation we saw this year truly reflects how deeply people connect with the scenic beauty around them. These images not only capture the grandeur of our landscapes but also the heart of the communities and environments we cherish. We would like to thank everyone who participated by sending in their photos, sharing the contest with friends and family, and voting for their favorite photos in our People’s Choice category. See below for overall contest and category winners: Best in Show: “Last Light” by Dustin Penman (Sacramento, CA) Cities & Towns: “Golden Gate Bridge Seen from Marshall Beach” by Dustin Penman (Sacramento, CA) Mountains: “First Light at Sunrise Over Ox Bow Bend of Snake River in Grand Tetons National Park” by Anis Ansari (Lewisville, TX) People’s Choice (Public Vote): “An Angel at Old Faithful” by Dominic Aversa (Simpsonville, SC) You can view all winning and runner-up photos by clicking here.