2026 Community Photo Competition

We’re excited to announce that Julia Pearse has taken out first place in our 2026 Community Photo Competition with her stunning image captured at Wooroonook Lakes. Julia has won a $500 gift voucher for her winning entry—congratulations, Julia!

Honourable mentions

A big congratulations to our talented honourable mentions, who will receive a $100 gift voucher for each of their impressive photo submissions:

• Glenda Smith - Taylors Lake

• Alisha Purchase - Taylors Lake

• Heidi Smith - Lake Lascelles

• Sylvester Rudolph - Ouyen Lake

• Jillinda Gellatly - Taylors Lake

• Suzanne Puls - Green Lake

• James Batchelder - Toolondo, Green Lake, Taylors Lake

About the competition

This year’s theme asked entrants to capture:

“What do you enjoy most about GWMWater’s lakes, reservoirs and weir pools?”

Participants were invited to submit up to three photos showcasing the unique and picturesque water bodies across our region.

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s competition. We received so many outstanding photos celebrating the beauty of our region’s water bodies—it was inspiring to see what you enjoy most about GWMWater’s lakes, reservoirs and weir pools!