The great photographer Ansel Adams once remarked that not everybody trusts paintings, but people believe photographs. Each year, we welcome the talented photographers who submit their creative works to our judges for the Mexico Beach Photography Contest. The 2019 photography contest received over 120 images! We would like to thank all those who entered this year’s competition.

Pictures did not have to fall within a particular year, so many images were from past Mexico Beach visits, and we love reminiscing about our beautiful town while viewing them. This has become even more important in the wake of Hurricane Michael last year.

Again, we want to thank all those who sent in submissions. We know the judges had a hard time selecting the winners! We hope you will continue to capture Mexico Beach through your “eyes” and submit your images for next year’s Mexico Beach Photography Contest.

All photographs are available for viewing at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center and will be on display until next year.

2019 Mexico Beach Photography Contest Winners:

Around Mexico Beach Category

First place: Bill Fauth – Mexico Beach, FL

Second place: Rosie Gammell – Inverness, FL

Third place: Christi Johnson – Oakman, AL

Sunrise & Sunset Category

First place: Gloria Sanchez – Mexico Beach, FL

Second place: Bill Fauth – Mexico Beach, FL

Third place: Teresa Miller – Cordele, GA

The Beaches Category

First place: Nancy Walker – Clear Lake, Iowa

Second place: Ron Rudolph – Port St. Joe, FL

Third place: Louis Warner, Jr. – Vicksburg, MS

Fishing & Boating Category

First place: Nancy Walker – Clear Lake, Iowa

Second place: Ellington King – Versailles, KY

Third place: Anita Garrett – Lizella, GA

People Category

First place: Sabrina Greer – Mexico Beach, FL

Second place: Nancy Walker – Clear Lake, Iowa

Third place: Jennifer Rhodes – Coolidge, GA

Flora & Animal Life Category

First place: Ron Rudolph – Port St. Joe, FL

Second place: Bill Fauth – Mexico Beach, FL

Third place: Lenny Balogh – Hixson, TN

Congratulations!