“Young Shoots” may be the most underrated contest name we’ve ever heard.
The annual Westport Farmers’ Market event offers ribbons, prestige — and cash prizes — for images taken there, by young photographers in 3 age groups (5-9 years old, 10-14 and 15-18).
So: They’re young shooters, shooting (among other things) produce with shoots.
Yesterday’s weekly market honored the winners of the 14th annual contest. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are below.
A new prize — the “06880 Honor Award” — was given. Rising 1st grader Ziggy White earned the inaugural honor. “06880” founder and executive editor said his shot — which also won first prize in the 5-9-year-old division — “captured the essence of the Westport Farmers’ Market. It shows its appeal to all ages, along with the wonders, colors and joy” that draw hundreds of people to the Imperial Avenue parking lot every year.
Also cited: Juliana Rosenoer. This is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. One of her photos showed a WFM vendor hefting a pair of cucumbers, like weights.
(Photo/Juliana Roseoer)
Yesterday’s ceremony was overseen by Farmers’ Market director Lori Cochran-Dougall, and contest organizers Ann Burmeister and Miggs Burroughs. Badass Bagels — a regular WFM presence — provided treats.
And the winners are …
AGES 5-9
1st place: Ziggy White, “Fruit Flower” (“06880 Honor Award” winner too)
2nd place: Ayla Coulombe, “Rosie Ripples”
3rd place: Matthew Cuffaro, “A Great Day at the Market”
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AGES 10-14
1st place: Juliana Rosenoer, “Summer Mist”
2nd place: Aria Hayley Bell, “Sunny Center”
3rd place: Jackson Boyd, “Avalanche”
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AGES 15-18
1st prize: Rachel Pontoriero, “Behind the Silk”
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