ExploreSask Photo Contest Winners Announced

Tourism Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the winning submissions for the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. The competition, launched in June, received nearly 2,400 entries by the September 15 deadline. 

The winning photos and honorable mentions, selected by a panel of external judges, capture the province’s natural beauty and dynamic spirit. The images feature extraordinary landscapes, winter scenery, diverse experiences, magnificent wildlife and the unique character of Saskatchewan people. 

The following is the list of winners and honorable mentions. Visit:  TourismSaskatchewan.com/Photo-Contest-Winners  to view the award-winning photographs and video. 

Grand Prize Winner

Josiah Olson, Kinistino

People and Places

Winner:  Brenda Makin, Maidstone

Honorable Mention:  Andrew Benson, Regina; Chelsea Coupal, Regina; Tammy Graas, La Ronge; Brenda Makin, Maidstone; Danilo Zambuchini, Regina

Meadow

Winner:  Joel Waghela, Regina

Honorable Mention:  Don Beach, Regina; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Lee Miller, Regina; Stacy Symenuk, Central Butte

Wildlife

Winner:  Josiah Olson, Kinistino

Honorable Mention:  Akash Christian, Regina; Herry Himanshu, Regina; Shawn Kary, Regina; Paul Norris, Saskatoon; Robert Thompson, Milestone

Winter
Winner:  Jeff Wizniak, Saskatoon

Honorable Mention: Danielle Bergen, Drake; Shawn Kary, Regina; Buddhine Meegahage, Winnipeg; Lee Miller, Regina; Joel Waghela, Regina

Woods and Water
Winner:  Herry Himanshu, Regina

Honorable Mention:  Herry Himanshu, Regina; Kailey Jones, Saskatoon; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos), Laine Slowski, Saskatoon

Video
Winner:  Milena Esser, Hamilton

Honorable Mention:  Ray Lagimodiere, Regina; Brendan Olenick, Regina (two photos),

Joel Waghela, Regina