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3 <br /> 1 breakfast that morning. She said the farmers will be active participants in the comprehensive <br /> 2 land use planning process. <br /> 3 Vice-Chair McKee said that the following evening there will be a broadband meeting at <br /> 4 the Cedar Grove Community Center. He encouraged anyone who has questions to attend the <br /> 5 meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. <br /> 6 Commissioner Richards said she spent a day at Carrboro Elementary School for Elected <br /> 7 Officials Day. She said it was great to get an up-close view of one of the elementary schools. <br /> 8 She commended the Public Health Department for the Gateway Village Collaborative and was <br /> 9 happy that they were recognized for their innovative program. She said she participated in the <br /> 10 Chamber's Black Business Alliance which is promoting development of and support for more <br /> 11 minority businesses. She said she attended the Veterans Day Breakfast and the event at the <br /> 12 Veterans Memorial. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. <br /> 13 Commissioner Greene wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. She congratulated the <br /> 14 Public Health Department for receiving recognition for the Gateway Village Collaborative. She <br /> 15 expressed appreciation for veterans. She said she and Vice-Chair McKee toured the proposed <br /> 16 solid waste convenience center site at Orange Grove Road. She said she will attend a Go <br /> 17 Triangle meeting the following day. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 20 <br /> 21 a. "The Nature of Orange" Photography Contest 2023 <br /> 22 The Board recognized the winners and thanked all participants along with judges of"The Nature <br /> 23 of Orange" 2023 Photography Contest. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 BACKGROUND: The Orange County Commission for the Environment and Orange County <br /> 26 Parks and Recreation Council annually co-sponsor "The Nature of Orange" Photography <br /> 27 Contest, recently completed in April 2023. This year, the theme was Farms, Parks and Trails in <br /> 28 Orange County. The goal of the contest was to inspire exploration, celebration and appreciation <br /> 29 of Orange County's diverse landscapes and outdoor experiences. Photographers help <br /> 30 document the beauty and diversity of the natural resources, and people connecting to their <br /> 31 environment. <br /> 32 A total of 79 photographs were submitted throughout the contest. A panel of judges selected <br /> 33 first, second and third place winners from the Youth and Adult divisions. In addition, judges <br /> 34 identified one Honorable Mention award per age category. This year's judges were <br /> 35 photographers Christian Fiore and Jerry Fraser. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Winners received a congratulatory certificate and a small monetary prize. Typically, the <br /> 38 photographs are displayed throughout Orange County in locations such as at the Orange <br /> 39 County Public Library. In addition, winning photographs are shared on the Orange County <br /> 40 DEAPR Facebook Page and will be "streaming" around County government on visual monitors <br /> 41 in office buildings throughout the County. <br /> 42 <br /> 43 The 2023 contest winners are as follows: <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Youth: 1St Place — Elaina Milano; 2nd Place —Sihwon Moon; 3rd Place — Kylee Harvey; <br /> 46 Honorable Mention: Kylee Harvey <br /> 47 Adult: 1St Place — Kelly Mieszkalski; 2nd Place — Nathalie Volkheimer; 3rd Place — <br /> 48 Diane Cashion; Honorable Mention: Joseph Brennan <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Kalani Allen, Communications Manager for DEAPR, made the following presentation. <br />