The City of New Hope is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 In Focus Photo Contest, a cherished tradition that celebrates the creativity of local photographers and showcases the unique beauty of our community.
Now in its sixteenth year, the In Focus Photo Contest invites residents, workers, and students in New Hope to explore the city and capture images that highlight what makes our community special. Since its inception in 2009, the contest has become a signature program of the City, fostering civic pride and community engagement.
This year, 17 photographers submitted a total of 32 photographs across four main categories: Candid Community Moments, Nature & Landscape, Wildlife & Animals, and Architecture & Urban Spaces. In addition to the juried categories, the contest introduced a Youth Photographer award to recognize outstanding work from photographers aged 18 and under. The community also participated in the People’s Choice Award, casting 178 online votes for their favorite submissions.
A panel of local photography and visual communication experts judged the entries based on subject matter, composition, technical quality and overall impact. The City of New Hope extends its gratitude to everyone who participated in the contest.
The 2025 winners are:
- Candid Community Moments: “March Puddle Fun” by Lyndsay Peterson
- Nature & Landscape: “Beeutiful” by Teri Burkstrand
- Wildlife & Animals: “In Living Color” by Marti Christensen
- Architecture & Urban Spaces: “Ready” by Dack Nehring
- Youth (Ages 18 & under): “Rabbit” by Ruby Crandell
- People’s Choice Award: “New Hope on the Horizon” by Gabriel Wagner
Winning photographers were invited to attend the Nov. 11 City Council meeting to receive formal recognition for their winning submissions.
For more information about the contest, visit newhopemn.gov/infocus.