The Friends of Prime Hook NWR sponsored its annual “Delmarva Nature Photography Contest” with entries accepted up to October 8, 2022. This year’s contest attracted 36 entrants who submitted 171 photographs. Three professional photographers judged the entries with the winners announced publicly at a reception in their honor held at the Refuge’s Visitor Center on October 16, 2022. Judges included Ken Arni, David Koster, and Ed Norman. Edward Crawford won the grand prize “Best in Show” award for his beautiful photograph of a Belted Kingfisher.
Native Birds- 1. Deb Felmey
2. Deb Felmey
3. Eric Klees
Honorable Mention - Deb Felmey
Beauty of Prime Hook- 1. Carol Dandrade
2. Matthew Trucks
3. Debra Edwards
Honorable Mention - Steve Licata, Clara Licata
Native Plants and Flowers- 1. Matthew Trucks
2. Sharon Denny
3. Matthew Trucks
Native Wildlife (not birds)- 1. Sharon Denny 2. Matthew Trucks
3. Marian Dowling
Honorable Mention - Matthew Trucks
Delmarva Scenery- 1. Bea Hickey
2. Matthew Trucks
3. Bill Robinson
Honorable Mention - Matthew Trucks
Senior Student- 1. Weston Williams
2. Weston Williams
3. Weston Williams
Honorable Mention - Weston Williams, Weston Williams