Friends Writing, Art, and Photo Contest
The Friends of Schmeeckle hold an annual Writing, Art and Photo Contest. Visitors to Schmeeckle Reserve who are inspired to take photos, create art, or write about the natural area are invited to submit their work in the contest. The Friends hosts the contest to raise awareness of the Reserve and the Friends group, which supports the natural area. Winners are honored at an opening reception each year.
2024 Arts Contest
The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve is pleased to announce winners in the eleventh annual Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Writing, Art, and Photo Contest.
Winners will be honored during a reception at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24th, at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center and on Zoom. The event is open to the public.
Winning Entries
Artwork (Grade 7-12 Level): First place, Tessa Bruckhart; second place, Quiana Laes.
Artwork (Adult Level): First place, Maud LaMarche; second place, Sophia Sperduto; third place, Tim Swiecki.
Photography (Landscape – Beginner Level): First place, Charlie Norton; second place, Abby Rosell; third place, Sami Sankey.
Photography (Landscape – Intermediate/Advanced Level): First place, Jessica Tomaszewski; second place, Margret Weston; third place, Katherine Bellow.
Photography (Wildlife – Beginner Level): First place, Elena Schneiderman; second place, Quiana Laes; third place, Camryn Brewbaker.
Photography (Wildlife – Intermediate/Advanced Level): First place, Tom Mortenson; second place, Scott Adamski; third place, Steve Orlikowski; honorable mention, Angie King.
Photography (Other – Beginner Level): First place, Tessa Bruckhart.
Photography (Other – Intermediate/Advanced Level): First place, Kimmy Lecheler; second place, Katilyn Eiden; third place, Sam O’Shasky.
Writing (Grade 12 and Younger Level): First place tie, Annie Kalonji and Quiana Laes.
Writing (Adult Level): First place, Denmo Ibrahim; second place, William Lawlor; third place, Isabella Cummings.
Reception and Display
Please join us for the awards reception on Friday, January 24th, at 4:30 p.m. to recognize and celebrate all entries. All entries will be displayed on the Friends of Schmeeckle website and at the Portage County Public Library during the month of March.
Arts Contest Submissions and Winners
Click below to view photo, art, and writing submissions from current and previous years.