Six budding photographers were honored this week, as winners of the Westport Farmers’ Market’s 7th annual “Young Shoots” contest.
Each received cash from the Drew Friedman Foundation ($100 for first place, $50 for second), and MoCA of Westport art class certificates
The low-key ceremony at Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center — the WFM’s winter home — included an exhibition of dozens of entries.
Badass Bagels — one of the Market’s most popular vendors — provided refreshments.
And the winners are:
Benji Porosoff (ages 15-18): “Radish Roots
Juliette Newshel (ages 10-14): “Colorful Bounty”
Aaron Slomich (ages 5-9): “A Farmer’s Life”
Placing second:
Avery Zakowich (ages 15-18): “Flowers
Quinn Fitts (ages 10-14): “Vibrant Veggies”
Mina Hayley Bell (ages 5-9): “The Classic”
“Young Shoots” winners and runners-up with (from right) head judge Miggs Burroughs, Westport Farmers’ Market director Lori Cochran, and Young Shoots co-chair Anne Burmeister.
Fantastic! What a great event. A combination of the best things in life. Kudos to the volunteers who make this happen.
Hats off to all the budding photographers for their vivid and beautiful photos!