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3.A.


Shakopee City Council
December 18, 2018


FROM:Jonathan Lyksett, Communications Specialist
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Show Off Shakopee Award Winners
Policy/Action Requested:

Recognize the contest winners of the annual city photo contest and award them their certificates and monetary prizes.

Recommendation:
Discussion:

In September, residents entered photos in the annual Show off Shakopee photo contest. The submitted photos will be used in city publications, the city website and more.

 

This year, four winners were selected by city staff:

  • Joseph Yetman, Grand Prize: "Midnight Crossing"
  • Katharine Caliri, Activities & Events Winner: "Fight, fight, fight for Shako-high"
  • Betsy Stafford-Larkin, Landmarks & Nature Winner: "Sunset Stroll on the Old Bridge"
  • Christopher Anderson, People, Pets & Families Winner: "Sister Walk"

 

The winning photos, as well as additional entries, can be viewed at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/showoffshakopee.

Budget Impact:

The city  dedicates $250 in cash prizes for the photo contest from the communications annual budget.