This year, the theme of the contest was Garden Stories. Submissions highlighted events and people engaged in activities in the Gardens. With the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” in mind, the goal of the photo contest this year was to expand the stories of the Gardens.
Peoples’ Choice winners were judged on social media. Judges’ Choice winners were selected by a panel of photography professionals.
Judges Choice
1st Place: Alex Ayala
“Solitude in the Gardens”
Visitor walking along a garden trail at Ventura Botanical Gardens with colorful plants and trees.
2nd Place: Ellie Enriquez
“Looking Back at Life”
Senior man exploring vibrant Ventura Botanical Gardens with colorful flowers and lush greenery.
3rd Place: Robert Garven Jr.
“We Love the Garden”
Person making a heart shape with hands through a tree’s hollow.
Honorable Mention: Samantha Warren
“Where Childhood Meets the Coastline”
Three children sitting on a ledge overlooking Ventura Botanical Gardens and the ocean.
People’s Choice
1st Place: Marney Villanueva
2nd Place: Alicia Barreto Ray
Colorful flower garden at Ventura Botanical Gardens in full bloom.
3rd Place (tie): Ellie Enriquez
Senior man exploring vibrant Ventura Botanical Gardens with colorful flowers and lush greenery.
3rd Place (tie): Alex Ayala
Visitor walking along a garden trail at Ventura Botanical Gardens with colorful plants and trees.
View More Winners at https://venturabotanicalgardens.org/in-bloom.
