Jan 30, 2023
OTTAWA, Ont. Jan. 30, 2023 The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce that the winners of its annual photo contest are now featured in Canadian Wildlife and Biosphere magazines.
The grand prize photo was captured by Gary Morgan of Lower Sackville, N.S. whose once in a lifetime sighting of a Polar Bear on an ice track is reflected on the waters of southern Peel Sound near Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut. This stunning image, and all the winners and runners up of the popular photo contest, are showcased in the January/February issue of the magazines.
CWF congratulates all the participants for highlighting our nation’s biodiversity through nearly 6,000 submissions in five categories:
- Connecting with Nature: Winner Paul Zizka of Banff, Alta.
- Canadian Landscapes: Winner Michael St Laurent of Moose Jaw, Sask.
- Focus on Fauna: Winner Jean-Simon Bégin of Quebec City, Que.
- Finding Flora: Winner Judy Johnston of Courtenay, B.C.
- Urban Intersection: Winner Stéphane Dépelteau of St-Lin-Laurentides, Que.
While the 2023 contest does not open until August, CWF also runs a monthly photo club online and provides photography guides to inspire Canadians.
“Getting outdoors is good for your physical health and taking photos, meeting others and sharing your observations is good for your mental health,” said Rick Bates, CEO of CWF. “Thank you to all participants for inspiring the conservation of wildlife and habitat for the use and enjoyment of all.”
For more information, check out CWF magazines or visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca/photo-club.
Did You Know?
CWF’s Canadian Wildlife/ Biosphere magazines also sponsors the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards, and invites nominations in nine categories, such as Outdoor Person of the Year. The deadline for entries is Jan. 31. To share your recommendations, visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca/awards.
About the Canadian Wildlife Federation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, carrying out research, developing and delivering education programs, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, recommending changes to policy and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. For more information, visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca.
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Contacts:
Heather Robison, Media and Community Relations Officer, heatherr@cwf-fcf.org 613-599-9594 x 212
or
media@cwf-fcf.org
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