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Highland Park Photo Contest Winners Announced

The winning photographers in the 2nd annual Capture the Heart of Highland Park were honored at a city council meeting Monday.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Winners of the Capture the Heart of Highland Park Photo Contest have been announced. Each of the winning photographers and those given honorable mentions was honored at Monday's City Council meeting after the second annual community photo contest aimed to show off the character of the community and capture the essence of the town through a community photo contest. The contest was open to all residents and businesses in Highland Park and judged by the City of Highland Park Cultural Arts Commission.

Check out all the winning photographs and honorable mentions below:

Environmental: Sustainable practices, open spaces, parks & wildlife.

Environmental Category Winner: Kathy LaMorte (Courtesy City of Highland Park
Environmental Category Honorable Mention: Kathy LaMorte (Courtesy City of Highland Park)

Architectural: Urban design, cityscapes & landmarks.

Architechtural Category Winner: Deven Greenleaf (Courtesy City of Highland Park)
Architectural Honorable Mention: Dana Gillis (Courtesy City of Highland Park)

People Portraits: Residents participating in City sponsored events, organizations & classes.

People Portrait Category Winner: Paul Cherner (Courtesy City of Highland Park)
People Portrait Honorable Mention: Dana Gillis (Courtesy of City of Highland Park)

Community Life: Volunteering, street/nightlife, celebrations, arts & culture.

Community Life Category Winner: Dana Gillis (Courtesy City of Highland Park)
Community Life Category Honorable Mention: Neesa Sweet (Courtesy City of Highland Park)

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City Council Members (top row left to right): Adam Stolberg, Kim Stone, Daniel Kaufman, Mayor Nancy R. Rotering, Alyssa Knobel, Michelle Holleman. Photo Contest Winners (bottom row left to right): Paul Cherner, Kathy LaMorte, Dana Gillis. — with Adam Stolberg - Highland Park City Councilman, Councilman Dan Kaufman, Alyssa Knobel Highland Park City Councilman, Michelle DeMars Holleman and Councilwoman Kim Stone.



Top photo: Winning photograph in the Architechtural Category | Deven Greenleaf | Courtesy City of Highland Park

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