The 2019 Share the Experience photo contest was hosted by the National Park Foundation and co-sponsor Booz Allen Hamilton, in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and Recreation.gov. The contest received over 9,000 photos from amateur photographers sharing their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands. Winners receive cash prizes along with outdoor gear provided by Celestron, Hydro Flask, and Osprey Packs, hotel packages courtesy of Historic Hotels of America®, and an annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Grand Prize Winner
Redwood National and State Parks
Sam Jezak
For his winning entry, Mr. Jezak receives $10,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at The Hermitage Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The winning picture will also be featured on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Second Prize
Antietam National Battlefield
Matt Brant
Mr. Brant will receive $5,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at the Fairmont XV Beacon courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Third Prize
Badlands National Park
Glenda Mueller
Mrs. Mueller will receive $3,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at Basin Harbor Resort courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Fan Favorites
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Richard Henry
Yellowstone National Park
Nina Hayes
Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners will receive a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at either West Baden Springs Hotel or French Lick Springs Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Honorable Mentions
Adventure & Outdoor Recreation: Allegheny National Forest
John Blough
Historical & Cultural: Gettysburg National Military Park
Jody Shealer
Scenic, Seasons, & Landscape: Haleakalā National Park
Saurabh Trivedi
Family, Friends, & Fun: Glacier National Park
Julia Wilhelms
Wildlife: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Eric Fisher
Urban Playgrounds: Gateway Arch National Park
Jaclyn Hartman
Each of the 6 Honorable Mention category winners will receive a complimentary two-night stay at a select hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Celestron product(s) will also be awarded to category winners of Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes, Family, Friends & Fun, and Wildlife.
