Congratulations to the 2023 Lakeway Photo Festival Winners!

The City of Lakeway Arts Committee is proud to announce the winning photos for the 2023 Lakeway Photo Festival! There were 164 beautiful digital photographs entered from 54 talented local photographers – the most ever! The categories this year were Artistic, Community, Nature/Greenery, Nature/Sky, Nature/Water, Pets, Wildlife/Birds and Wildlife/Critters. Thanks to everyone who attended the awards reception and special thanks to our live jazz musicians and talented honors band saxophonists, Nick and Luka, who played so beautifully in the 100 degree heat!

From July 1st to August 31st, the winners and honorable mention photographs will be on display at the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery with an opening reception on July 17th at 5:30pm. Everyone can also stop by during business hours to enjoy these beautiful winning photos. And congratulations again to all the winners! 

2023 WINNERS

Artistic – Madeline Martin – Raindrop Kisses
Community – John McKallip – Flag Duty
Nature / Greenery – Bill Galloway – Fall, Hurst Creek
Nature / Sky – Karryl Turney – Sky Burst
Nature / Water – Kim Ortiz – Lakewaii Waterfall
Pets – William Hawkins – Luke
Wildlife / Birds – Keith Everill – Carolina Wren
Wildlife / Critters – Randall Davis – Doe and Fawns

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2023 Honorable Mentions

Artistic – Joe Recer – Painters, Not on the Level!
Community – James Gallagher – Egg Grab
Nature / Greenery – Nicole Flegas – Wildflowers before the Rain
Nature / Sky – Caitlyn Schultz – Beautiful Things don’t ask for Attention
Nature / Water – Rosemary Galloway – Ice Cycles along Hurst Creek
Pets – Camilla Bolch – Tilly Mae with Bluebonnets
Wildlife / Birds – Cosey Carlisle – Cardinal in the Green
Wildlife / Critters – Evelyn Heddin – Looking Forward

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