We are proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual Great Lakes Forever photography contest. This year's contest, sponsored by Budweiser, set records: we received over 550 photographs from 224 photographers, triple the number who participated last year. And, like every year, the incredible amateur and professional photographers blew us away with their beautiful and, often, thought-provoking art. These photographs are sure to make a great difference in our work to protect the Great Lakes. 

The two winning photographers, Gerri Jones and Shawn Hamer, each have their own compelling stories and reasons for supporting the Great Lakes and entering their contest. Read about their experiences, in their own words, at the Great Lakes Town Hall.

Thank you to every one who entered the contest and voted for the winners.