Your World Your Way Youth Photography competition opened for entries on the 7 November 2022 and closed on the 27 January 2023.  

Our competition for Your World Your Way has come to an end, and the winners have been selected.

Nikki O'Connor Voter Prize

Nikki voted on Anvin George’s (14yrs) image titled, ‘Early Morning Fishing at Soldiers Beach’ and commented “A mature shot by someone so young.”

Nikki will receive a $100 Apple Gift Card

Joshua Byrn (17yrs) of Bateau Bay for the image titled ‘Long Jetty Sunset – 1’: People’s Choice Prize 
Some voters comments that reflect the People’s Choice voting for this image:
“I love the colours captured and the angle showing the jetty. Very peaceful image to look at.” – Lauren
“To me it symbolises a new beginning. Every sunrise is a new day and the chance for a new beginning.” – Daniel 
Joshua will receive Apple Airpods Pro valued at $359 and $100 Apple Gift Card

Lachlan McGilvray (22yrs) of East Gosford for the image titled ‘Growing Up – 2’ : Second Prize
The judges’ comments on this work remarked on the framing of this composition with the subject, colours, lighting was very well done and the moon was a good choice.
Lachlan will receive an Apple iPad Pro valued at $1,355

Nathan Barwick (24yrs) of Bluehaven for the image titled ‘4KM GOLD’: First prize 
The judges’ comments on this work remarked on the choice of the photo framing, and great use of focal points, and how the colours and lighting draws you in, along with the natural feel of it.
Nathan will receive an Apple MacBook Pro valued at $3,177

Judging Panel 

Winner and runner up winners will be selected by a panel of judges comprising of two Y4Y Action Team Members, one Council staff representative and an industry expert/professional photographer. People’s choice will be selected by the public with a QR code in the Erina Centre foyer for members of the public to scan and vote for their favourite photo during the exhibition dates.

Helpful Documents 

Please read the  Your World Your Way Youth Photography Competition guidelines for additional information including, terms and conditions, eligibility and competition outcomes.