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Photo Contest

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Winners

Congratulations to Our Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the Celebrate America in Nature Photo Contest for the America 250 celebration. Below are the winners in each category.

First place winners receive a vacation swag bag of items provided by Okaloosa County’s tourist development department at Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Adult first place winners also receive a one-night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort on Okaloosa Island, and youth first place winners receive a day pass to the pool and property at the Holiday Inn Resort on Okaloosa Island. Second and third place finishers receive an official America 250 certificate of recognition.

Non-Scout Adults

“Mud Lines”, photo by Michelle Boswell, 1st place, Non-Scout Adult category

1st PlaceMichelle Boswell“Mud Lines”
“Sunflowers”, photo by Natalia Germany, 2nd place, Non-Scout Adult category

2nd PlaceNatalia Germany“Sunflowers”
“Falls”, photo by Andy Shultz, 3rd place, Non-Scout Adult category

3rd PlaceAndy Shultz“Falls”

Non-Scout Youth

“Butterfly on Flower”, photo by Kennedy S., 1st place, Non-Scout Youth category

1st PlaceKennedy S.“Butterfly on Flower”
“Soul of an Antelope”, photo by Blake W., 2nd place, Non-Scout Youth category

2nd PlaceBlake W.“Soul of an Antelope”
“The Darkside of The Sun”, photo by Blake W., 3rd place, Non-Scout Youth category

3rd PlaceBlake W.“The Darkside of The Sun”

Scout Adults

“Appalachian Sunrise”, photo by Daniel Brethauer, 1st place, Scout Adult category

1st PlaceDaniel Brethauer“Appalachian Sunrise”
“Tortoise”, photo by Bert Moore, 2nd place, Scout Adult category

2nd PlaceBert Moore“Tortoise”
“Spring Gathering”, photo by Daniel Brethauer, 3rd place, Scout Adult category

3rd PlaceDaniel Brethauer“Spring Gathering”

Scout Youth

“Electric Rainbow”, photo by Christy B., 1st place, Scout Youth category

1st PlaceChristy B.“Electric Rainbow”
“River of Life”, photo by Coco A., 2nd place, Scout Youth category

2nd PlaceCoco A.“River of Life”
“Nature’s Spotlight”, photo by Christy B., 3rd place, Scout Youth category

3rd PlaceChristy B.“Nature’s Spotlight”
Photo Contest

Celebrate America in Nature

Submissions closed on October 4, 2026.

The Four Categories

Wildlife photo example
Wildlife
Macro photo example
Macro
Landscape photo example
Landscape
Scenic photo example
Scenic

Non-Scout · Youth

Non-Scout Youth

Under 18, not a registered Scouting America member.

Non-Scout · Adult

Non-Scout Adult

18 and up, not a registered Scouting America member.

Scout · Youth

Scout Youth

A registered Scouting America youth member.

Scout · Adult

Scout/Scouter Adult

A registered Scouting America adult leader.