Item Coversheet

3.A.


Shakopee City Council
December 5, 2017

FROM:Kristin Doran, Communications Coordinator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Recognition of 2017 Show Off Shakopee photo contest winners
Policy/Action Requested:
Recognize the contest winner and runners-up of the annual city photo contest and award them their certificates and monetary prizes.
Recommendation:
Discussion:

Every September, the city invites people who live, work or attend school in Shakopee to submit photos to the city's Show Off Shakopee photo contest. Submitted photos are used in city publications and the website to help promote the community.

 

The 2017 contest theme was "Community." The winners are:

  • Christopher Anderson, Grand Prize: "Rainbow Water Fight"
  • Prinna Boudreau, Runner-up: "Life Under the Rainbow"
  • William Schleper, Runner-up: "Rhythm on the Rails" and "Shakopee Water Tower"

 

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

Budget Impact:
The city annually dedicates $225 in cash prizes for the photo contest from the communications annual budget.