Chester County Library Celebrates Teen Photography Contest Winners
The Chester County Library System revealed the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, titled Color Our World, during a reception on August 10, 2023. The event took place at the Chester County Library in Exton, Pennsylvania, drawing guests of all ages to celebrate the creative talents of local students.
The contest was open to residents of Chester County in grades 6 through 12, inviting submissions in two categories: Traditional Photo, which required minimal editing, and Anything Goes, where digital manipulation and artistic enhancements were encouraged. April Nickel, Youth Services District Coordinator, noted, “This year we had 52 total entries from 18 different townships and boroughs throughout the county.”
Winners Announced at Celebration
The first, second, and third place winners for each category were announced at 1:30 PM. Their work will be featured in the Chester County Library vestibule until August 30. A complete slideshow of all entries is also available on the Chester County Library’s YouTube channel.
The winners are as follows:
**Category 1: Traditional Photo**
– 1st Place: Sunset in Parallel — Chase V., Grade 11, Oxford, PA
– 2nd Place: After the Storm — Lacy T., Grade 12, West Chester, PA
– 3rd Place: Norwegian Fishing Village — Sophia S., Grade 9, Malvern, PA
**Category 2: Anything Goes**
– 1st Place: Stained Electrical Glass — Zachary D., Grade 10, Chesterbrook, PA
– 2nd Place: Sky on Fire — Autumn G., Grade 10, Kennett Square, PA
– 3rd Place: Waiting for Water — Rachel M., Grade 7, West Chester, PA
Encouraging Creativity and Literacy
The Color Our World contest aligns with PA Forward’s initiatives focusing on Basic Literacy, Civic, and Social Literacy. It encourages teens to engage with their communities and express themselves through visual storytelling.
The Chester County Library System expressed its gratitude to all participants and the community for their enthusiastic support of teen creativity and literacy. The library’s mission is to ensure that every resident has access to exceptional opportunities to read, learn, create, connect, and contribute to a better quality of life.
For more information about the Chester County Library System’s 18 locations or its programs, visit their website at www.ccls.org. For updates on events in Chester County and surrounding areas, readers can follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.
