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10/03/2019 12:01 AMThe 140th annual Chester Fair held Aug. 23 to 25 was again a showcase for amateur photographers from both near and far. A total of 83 adult and youth photographers entered a total of 360 prints at this year’s exhibition and competition.
Photo Superintendent Skip Hubbard said, “We annually attract entries from a wide area. This year’s exhibit drew photographers from 26 towns, including four from out-of-state.”
The 2019 blue ribbon and special award winners were as follows:
Black & White Photography
People: Madeline Rice (Chester)
General Interest: Harcourt Davis (Old Lyme)
Best in Show (B&W): Harcourt Davis
Color Photography
People: Cheryl Kosky (Chester)
Animals: Mary Monahan (Naugatuck)
General Interest: Sandy Prisloe (Chester)
Flowers: Mia Bibbiani (Chester)
Landscapes/Seascapes: Harcourt Davis
Fair: Stuart Johnson (Chester)
Town Photo: Stasia Penkofflidbeck (Essex)
Youth ages 1-12: Adam Copeland (Guilford)
Youth ages 13-16: Elizabeth Hartt (Deep River)
2017 Theme: Shadows – Dama Demanche (Chester)
Best in Show (Color): Harcourt Davis
Special Awards
Joseph’s Photography Award for Achievement: Mia Bibbiani
Events Magazine Cover Award: Jim Mack (Essex)
Ken Kells Youth Photo Award: Elizabeth Hartt
For those wishing to look ahead, in addition to the standard categories, “Fences” will be the Special Theme category for 2020.