REGINA — Josiah Olson of Kinistino has been named the grand prize winner in Tourism Saskatchewan’s 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest.
Olsen’s photo capturing a dragonfly on a wheat stalk was the top entry in the wildlife category.
Honourable mentions in that category went to Akash Christian, Regina; Herry Himanshu, Regina; Shawn Kary, Regina; Paul Norris, Saskatoon; and Robert Thompson, Milestone.
Other winners were:
People and Places
Winner: Brenda Makin, Maidstone
Honourable mention: Andrew Benson, Regina; Chelsea Coupal, Regina; Tammy Graas, La Ronge; Brenda Makin, Maidstone; Danilo Zambuchini, Regina
Prairie
Winner: Joel Waghela, Regina
Honourable mention: Don Beach, Regina; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Lee Miller, Regina; Stacy Symenuk, Central Butte
Winter
Winner: Jeff Wizniak, Saskatoon
Honourable mention: Danielle Bergen, Drake; Shawn Kary, Regina; Buddhine Meegahage, Winnipeg; Lee Miller, Regina; Joel Waghela, Regina
Woods and Water
Winner: Herry Himanshu, Regina
Honourable mention: Herry Himanshu, Regina; Kailey Jones, Saskatoon; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos), Laine Slowski, Saskatoon
Video
Winner: Milena Esser, Hamilton
Honourable mention: Ray Lagimodiere, Regina; Brendan Olenick, Regina (two photos), Joel Waghela, Regina
The competition, launched in June, received nearly 2,400 entries by the Sept. 15 deadline.
The winning photos and honourable 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 honourable mentions. Visit: to view the award-winning photographs and video.
