We are thrilled to announce the winners of Scenic America’s 2024 America the Beautiful Photo Contest! This year marked our most popular contest ever, with more photos submitted, more participants involved, and more votes cast than in any previous year. With such incredible turnout and breathtaking submissions, it’s clear that America’s beauty continues to inspire photographers from coast to coast.
Max Duchaine, Scenic America’s communications director, expressed his excitement over the contest’s success: “The overwhelming participation we saw this year truly reflects how deeply people connect with the scenic beauty around them. These images not only capture the grandeur of our landscapes but also the heart of the communities and environments we cherish. We continue to be impressed with the creativity of our contest participants, and this year is no exception.”
This year’s photo contest saw record participation! We would like to thank everyone who participated by sending in their photos, sharing the contest with friends and family, and voting for their favorite photos in our People’s Choice category.
We are excited to announce that our winners have been selected! See below for overall contest and category winners:
Best in Show: “Last Light” by Dustin Penman (Sacramento, CA)
First Runner-Up: “Against a Quiet Current” by Michael Mihaljevich (Scottsdale, AZ)
Second Runner-Up: “Sand Dunes, Death Valley” by Roman Chladek (Anaheim, CA)
Animals: “Against a Quiet Current” by Michael Mihaljevich (Scottsdale, AZ)
Beaches: “The Potholes in La Jolla, San Diego” by Monica Ramanathan (Virginia Beach, VA)
Cities & Towns: “Golden Gate Bridge Seen from Marshall Beach” by Dustin Penman (Sacramento, CA)
Highways, Byways, & Roads: “Sonoma Coast” by Dustin Penman (Sacramento, CA)
Mountains: “First Light at Sunrise Over Ox Bow Bend of Snake River in Grand Tetons National Park” by Anis Ansari (Lewisville, TX)
Parks & Open Spaces: “South Dakota Sunrise” by Richard Simms (Sale Creek, TN)
People: “Sand Dunes, Death Valley” by Roman Chladek (Anaheim, CA)
Rivers & Lakes: “Cold Sunrise” by Delton Young (Seattle, WA)
Trees & Forests: “Last Light” by Dustin Penman (Sacramento, CA)
People’s Choice (Public Vote): “An Angel at Old Faithful” by Dominic Aversa (Simpsonville, SC)
You can view all winning and runner-up photos by clicking here.
