The competition received a lot of interest from young lovers of folk culture, which leads us to believe that beautiful Polish traditions will not be forgotten. 342 works were formally qualified and passed to the second stage. The Competition Commission evaluated them in terms of merit, taking into account the artistic qualities of the photos, their composition, creativity in presenting a given theme and quality of execution. In the evaluation, an important role was also played by descriptions, saying a lot about the sources of inspiration of our artists. After many days of analysis, discussion and exchange of opinions, the Competition Committee decided to award:
In the age category of grades 1-3 elementary schools:
First prize in the form of a CANON camera to Gabriela Polak from Lipnik for her work entitled. "A well-deserved rest after potato digging",
Second prize in the form of an Amazon Kindle reader Nadia Krankowska from Popowo for her work entitled. "Home for Insects."
Third prize in the form of a CANON printer to Laura Lesniewska from Goldap for her work entitled. "Bee Family."
Honorable mentions in the form of NIKiDW publications were awarded:
Nikodem Sobel from Wroclaw for his work entitled. "The cat flew in behind the broom",
To Mikołaj Piątek from Hyżne for his work entitled. "Flisak on the Dunajec River."
In the age category of grades 4-8 elementary schools:
First prize in the form of a CANON camera to Leon Szymanski of Nowy Kramsk for his work entitled. "My dad the beekeeper",
Second prize in the form of an Amazon Kindle reader to Michal Kupiec from Zalipie for his work entitled. "A village cottage decorated with flowers."
Third prize in the form of a CANON printer to Lena Cierniak from Zlotow for her work entitled. "Morning in the countryside".
Honors in the form of NIKiDW publications:
Michalina Och from Bargłów Kościelny for her work entitled. "Vacation at grandparents",
Olivier Babicz from Siedlce for his work entitled: Historic cottages transporting us to the atmosphere of the old Polish countryside".
In the age category of secondary schools
First prize in the form of a CANON camera to Marcin Krzyzanowski from Swiecie for his work entitled. "Skyfall",
Second prize in the form of an Amazon Kindle reader to Milena Gorczyca from Zurawica for her work entitled. "Blooming valley forts in the countryside",
Third prize in the form of a CANON printer to Weronika Warczachowska from Toruń for her work entitled. "How things used to be in the countryside...".
Honors in the form of NIKiDW publications:
Bartłomiej Och from Bargłów Kościelny for his work entitled. "Far East of Poland."
To Przemyslaw Szpara from Sandomierz for his work entitled. "The Magical Dance of Nature."
We will notify the winners individually and all interested parties on the Institute's website about the method of awarding prizes.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who decided to share with us their photographic impressions of a vacation in the countryside.
