2024 photo competition winners and runners-up

Below are the winners and runners-up from the 2024 Love the outdoors in Charnwood photo competition.

We received over 120 entries from residents in the borough.

Thank you to everyone who took part. Below is a video reel of this year's entries.

Winners and runners-up 

Wonderful Wildlife 

From photographs of deer at Bradgate Park and close ups of butterflies at Queen’s Park to photos of squirrels and pheasants, there was a huge variety of nature that Charnwood has to offer showcased in the Wonderful Wildlife category.

 This category was open to all residents in Charnwood. 

• Winner: Richard Stinson
• Runner-up: Beatrice Kimber

Richard Stinson's photograph of a frog inside a watering can.

Young photographer

All youngsters were encouraged to get out and capture a photo or two at their favourite park or open space. The young photographer category was open to any resident under the age of 16.

• Winner: Maya Hernandez
• Runner-up: Oliver Cunningham

Maya Hernandez's photograph of a bee inside a flower.

Open category

This category was open to any resident aged 16 and above. The aim of this category was to highlight and celebrate the amazing landscapes and open spaces we have in Charnwood.

• Winner: Greg Puczylo
• Runner-up: Annie O’Brian

Greg Puczylo's photograph of the statues at King Lear's Lake at Watermead Park in Thurmaston.