VIU Photo Contest Winners Announced

Close to 400 entries were received in the Vancouver Island University’s “A Point of VIU” Photo Contest.

“The calibre of entries was exceptional," said VIU Executive Director of Public Relations Toni O’Keeffe. “We received spectacular images from all over the Island.”  VIU ran the contest to raise the profile of their new name and to profile the beauty of Vancouver Island.

“Making our final selection was very difficult.  In addition to looking at composition, creativity, image, balance and colour, we also looked at how well the image would fit into our marketing campaign and how well the photographer depicted Vancouver Island and the quality of life we are so fortunate to enjoy here.”

The three winning photos will be used in VIU's new “Love where you Learn” advertising campaign aimed at promoting both the University and Vancouver Island.

The winners are:

First Prize: Lloyd F. Davies, Nanaimo
•       A 30-minute West Coast Helicopters tour of Nanaimo for two compliments of  West Coast Helicopters
•       One night for four at the Iguana Ranch in Duncan with dinner, breakfast, and a choice of sauna, hot tub and campfire evening or a summer tubing adventure on the Cowichan River, compliments of the Iguana Ranch
•       One night stay for two and two day passes to the Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville, compliments of  Tigh-Na-Mara Resort
•       Two nights for two at Desolation Resort in Powell River (off season), compliments of Desolation Resort
•       $500 tuition voucher for VIU

Second place: Brittany Morgan, Nanaimo: VIU gift pack and $400 tuition voucher
Third place: Jess Moore, Victoria: VIU gift pack and a $250 tuition voucher

All three of the winning photographs can be seen on the VIU web site at: www.viu.ca/photocontest