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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 4, 2014 <br />SUBJECT: "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest Recognition <br />DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, <br />Parks and Recreation <br />(DEAPR) <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />1) Winning Photos <br />2) Contest Brochure <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 4 -b <br />PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No <br />INFORMATION CONTACTS: <br />David Stancil, 245 -2510 <br />Rich Shaw, 245 -2510 <br />Lynn Hecht, 245 -2510 <br />PURPOSE: To recognize and thank the winners and participants of "The Nature of Orange" <br />2014 Photography Contest. <br />BACKGROUND: The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) <br />presented its third annual "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest, which culminated on <br />May 16, 2014. The contest was advertised from February 2014 through the May 16th contest <br />deadline via the Orange County DEAPR website, advisory boards, local newspapers, and the <br />Orange County DEAPR Program Guide. <br />The goal of the contest is to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation of Orange <br />County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Photographers of all ages documented <br />the beauty of the County's wildlife, waterways, natural resources, and people connecting to their <br />environment. <br />One hundred and fifty seven (157) photographs were submitted, and from these photographs, <br />first, second and third place winners were chosen from the youth and adult divisions by a panel <br />of three judges. Winners received a small monetary award and will have their photographs <br />displayed at the Orange County Public Library, Visitors Center, and John Link Government <br />Services Center. In addition, winning photographs are displayed on the Orange County DEAPR <br />website and all entries are featured on the Orange County DEAPR Facebook and Flicker <br />pages. http: / /www.co. orange. nc. us/ deapr /photographycontestwinners.asp <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with recognition of the contest <br />winners. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize and thank the <br />contest winners and all those who participated in the photo contest. <br />