Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Competition
"A Celebration of Broome County's Environment" 

The event aims to celebrate Broome County’s natural and cultural environments. Entrants submitted photographs in the following five categories: Wildlife; Plantlife; Natural Landscape; Cultural Landscape; and People in Action. There was also recognition for the best photograph from a high school student. The EMC received 291 submissions from 109 amateur photographers and were delighted with the quality and variety of entries.

Winning and honorable mention photographs from the Broome County Environmental Management Council’s (EMC) 2011 Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photograph Competition, our fifteenth event, will be displayed at the Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, in downtown Binghamton, from May 11th through June 30th, during library hours.

The public is invited to attend an opening reception:
Wednesday, May 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
Second floor exhibit gallery, Broome County Public Library
Invitation

A special exhibit will be held:
Saturday, May 14th from 12-4pm as part of
Susquhanna Heritage Area's Heritage Weekend.
Flyer
www.heritageweekend.org
www.sha-ny.com
 

In addition to the Environmental Management Council, the event is supported by the following sponsors:

Broome County Public Library, Downtown Binghamton
Garland Gallery,  Downtown Binghamton
Che Bella! Fine Framing & Allstate Glass, Upper Front Street, Binghamton
The Beveled Edge, Washington Ave, Endicott
Silver Image Photographics, Vestal Parkway, Vestal
 

The event is held in honor of Joyce K.L. Smith, a longtime EMC member and local leader for the environment. Contributions to the Joyce Smith Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to furthering environmental education and enhancing environmental quality, are welcome and appreciated.

For more information, please visit www.gobroomecounty.com/emc or contact the Environmental Management Council at 607-778-2375, weekdays.
 

 2011 Competition Winners

The EMC is Broome County government's citizens’ advisory board on local environment matters. Joyce Smith and her husband, Paul, played key roles in establishing and maintaining the work of the EMC and made many significant contributions to the organization over the years. Joyce helped to establish and plan the EMC’s first Photo Show. The Show was renamed in her honor and a memorial fund was established in her name  commemorating her dedication to the EMC and her appreciation for Broome County's environment.

Environmental Photography Show & Competition Archives

Environmental Photography Show & Competition Winners Photo Story (2001-2005) (wmv, 8MB)