The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Annual Photo Contest held earlier this year.
This year’s theme of Renewal asked out photographers to share how they saw life restarting as pandemic safety protocols began to relax across much of the world. After two years of strict restrictions, our judges wanted to see how the world the slow and measured return to normal as we all beginning to try and “live with the virus”.
From among this year’s many entries, first prize was awarded to Myriem Belgharbi for her photo entitled, “In Person Meeting, Kazbegi, Georgia”.
“I chose this photo because of how grounded it makes me feel and how much beauty there is in simplicity,” Myriem recounts about her photo. “The shepherds appear to be in perfect harmony with nature and blend right in the scenery, creating the perfect composition.” Our judges agreed.
Second prize went to Erin Koenig for her photograph entitled “Siempre Adelante, Lima Peru”. And Adrianna Kopczynska’s “Ready for the Unknown, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago” earned third prize.
Each winner will receive a gift certificate from Henry’s, a major Canadian photo equipment and electronics retailer ($150 for the first prize, $100 for the second prize and $50 for the third prize).
Honourable mentions this year were awarded to Nicolas St-Pierre, Michael Creighton, Marie-Claire Lemay, Robin Wettlaufer, Remo Li Fraine, Gurvir Khosa, Gabrielle Dew and Laura Sparks.
Once again, images from this year’s contest will be featured in the 2023 PAFSO desk calendar.
Congratulations to all of our winners and honourable mention recipients!
The Executive Committee of PAFSO