Food Policy Networks Announces 2017 Photo Contest Winners

The Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) Food Policy Networks (FPN) project is pleased to announce the winners of our third annual food policy photo contest.

Ingenuity

A depiction of an interesting or clever way to communicate to legislators, decision makers, or the public about food policy change.

1^st place: Brian Oh, DC Greens – 2017 Grocery Walk for Food Justice in DC

2^nd place: Renato Castelo, Everett Community Growers – Engaging Everett Residents in Planning for Open Space and Recreation

3^rd place: Davida Andelman, Dorchester Food Co-op – Dorchester Dancing Veggies!

Humor

An image demonstrating a funny or amusing situation in your food policy work.

1^st place: Ali Mendelson, Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council – Junior Soil Safety Inspector

2^nd place: Sarah Galligan, Colorado Food Policy Network | UpRoot Colorado – Flying Cabbage

3^rd place: Emily Axelbaum, City Schoolyard Garden – It’s Not Easy Being Collard Greens!

Honorable mention: Jill Egland, Kern Food Policy Council – Free Fruit with Gas Fill-up

Gratitude

An illustration of the moments of joy and appreciation encountered when changing the food system in your community.

1^st place: Jennifer Horan, United Way of New York City – The Best Tomato of Her Life!

2^nd place: Ali Mendelson, Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council – Garden of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection

3^rd place: Kendra Gibson, Lake County Community Food Council –  Exploration