Memo- 2008 Hopkins Photo Contestr 4Wk [V
To: Honorable Mayor and Hopkins City Council
From: Tara Beard, Community Development Coordinator
Date: February 17, 2009
Subject: 2008 Hopkins Photo Contest Winners
In 2008 the City's Marketing Committee held the first Hopkins Photo Contest. The Committee
created categories and prizes, contest rules, and of course, a marketing strategy. In March of
2008 a press release was distributed, contest brochures were distributed, and the Think Hopkins
website was updated with contest information and entry forms. Brochures were sent to art
schools and teachers, the Depot Coffee House, and other local businesses. The contest deadline
was originally set for October 31, 2008 so that winners could be selected before the year's end.
By the original deadline only 7 entries had been submitted. The deadline was extended to the
end of the year, and the extension was widely advertised with help from the Hopkins Center for
the Arts. Happily, over 160 different entries were submitted by over 20 photographers. The
Marketing Committee had a wonderful collection of photos to review, and selecting winners was
not easy. However, all photos submitted are the property of the City of Hopkins and may be
used in various publications and marketing materials, so we are grateful for each submission.
Ten winners were selected, one for each category, and their photos have been framed and will be
on display at various City locations and events. Their feature debut will be a three -month stay at
the Depot Coffee House gallery from March 28 through June 15. Winners also receive a
certificate of recognition and a $100 prize, to be awarded at the February 17, 2009 City Council
Meeting. A complete list of winners follows (color images can be seen at
www.ThinkHopkins.com
Category: Grand Prize
Title: Landing in the Creek
Photographer: Martha Fillion of Hopkins
Category: The Built Environment
Title: "Time" for the Holidays
Photographer: Don Bouchier of Minnetonka
Category: Education
Title: Father's Pride
Photographer: Pamela Knetter of Elk River
Category: Business
Title: Visuals of Downtown Hopkins
Photographer: Shelly D. Thomas of Hopkins
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Title: Hopkins Cinema 6
Photographer: Patrick Davidson -Locke of Croydon, England
Category: Recreation
Title: Hopkins Boys 9 -10 League State Champions 2008
Photographer: Emily Miller of Hopkins
Category: Outdoor
Title: Big Trees
Photographer: Arianna Madison of Hopkins
Category: Miscellaneous
Title: Maetzold
Photographer: Patrick Davidson -Locke of Croydon, England
Category: Raspberry Rapture
Title: Raspberry Parade
Photographer: Tony L. Zakariasen of Hopkins
Category: Historic Hopkins
Title: Seeds of Change
Photographer: Patricia Isaak of Hopkins