PHOTOS: ExploreSask 2024 contest winners showcase beauty of Saskatchewan

Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the winners of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest.

Launched in June, the contest received nearly 2,400 entries by the Sept. 15 deadline. A panel of external judges selected the winning photos and honourable mentions, showcasing the province’s stunning landscapes, winter scenes, vibrant wildlife, and the unique spirit of Saskatchewan people.

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The following is a list of the winners and honourable mentions. For a full gallery of the award-winning photos and video, visit their website.

Grand Prize Winner:

Josiah Olson, Kinistino

This photo by Brenda Makin of Maidstone, was the people and places category winner of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. (Brenda Makin/submitted)

People and Places:

Winner: Brenda Makin, Maidstone

Honourable mentions: Andrew Benson, Regina; Chelsea Coupal, Regina; Tammy Graas, La Ronge; Brenda Makin, Maidstone; Danilo Zambuchini, Regina.

This photo by Joel Waghela of Regina, was the prairie category winner of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. (Joel Waghela/submitted)

Prairie:

Winner: Joel Waghela, Regina.

Honourable mentions: Don Beach, Regina; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Lee Miller, Regina; Stacy Symenuk, Central Butte.

This photo by Josiah Olson of Kinistino, taken in Weldon, was the grand prize winner of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. It was also the winner of the wildlife category. (Josiah Olson/submitted)

Wildlife:

Winner: Josiah Olson, Kinistino

Honourable mentions: Akash Christian, Regina; Herry Himanshu, Regina; Shawn Kary, Regina; Paul Norris, Saskatoon; Robert Thompson, Milestone.

This photo by Jeff Wizniak of Saskatoon was the winter category winner of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. (Jeff Wizniak/submitted)

Winter:

Winner: Jeff Wizniak, Saskatoon

Honourable mentions: Danielle Bergen, Drake; Shawn Kary, Regina; Buddhine Meegahage, Winnipeg; Lee Miller, Regina; Joel Waghela, Regina

This photo by Herry Himanshu of Regina. was the prairie category winner of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. (Herry Himanshu/submitted)

Woods and Water:

Winner: Herry Himanshu, Regina

Honourable mentions: Herry Himanshu, Regina; Kailey Jones, Saskatoon; Gilbert Katerynych, North Battleford (two photos); Laine Slowski, Saskatoon.