What a remarkable year for Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions! We’re thrilled to congratulate the exceptional photographers honored in the MAPV 2025 Member Clubs’ Photo Competition and to extend our deepest thanks to the volunteers who made the event possible.
Congratulations to our Winners
From bold wildlife moments to artful abstractions, MAPV 2025 showcased the breadth and depth of photographic creativity.
Congratulations to the winners of the major categories:
- “One White Flint North” by David Terao — Best in Photo Art & Best in Architecture, Agriculture & Industry
- “Wing Mom” by Rena Schild — Best in Nature & Best in Birds
- “El Catran, Mexico” by Vladimir Grablev — Best in People
- “Wintry Morning at the Bobby Socks Trees” by Sarah Skerker — Best in Intimate Landscapes
- “Time Never Stands Still” by Cheryl Gillerman — Best in Studio
- “Zig Zag Waves” by Megan Clarke — Best in Water
- “Polar Express” by Kenneth Weir — Best in Other
- “Head to Head” by Sarah Skerker — Best in Wildlife
- “The Home Stretch” by Damian Hiccox — Best in Sports, Action & Adventure
- “Wave Clouds Over the Pacific” by Art Harman — Best in Grand Landscapes
- “Sunset Spires” by Janet Sifers — Best in Abstracts & Altered Reality
- “The Spider and the Fly” by David Terao — Best in Macro, Close-Up & Other
- “School Bus Selfie” by Damian Hiccox — People’s Choice Award in Photo Art
- “Pas de Deux” by Ruiqing Pamboukia — People’s Choice Award in Nature
- “Two Faced” by Ryan Magyarics — Grand Prize Winner, High School Student Competition
Each of these images tells a powerful story — congratulations to each photographer for bringing such vision, skill, and heart to the competition.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers
MAPV is more than an exhibit or a competition it’s a community. Our nonprofit organization, which brings together seven photography clubs across Virginia and Maryland, thrives because of the generosity of our volunteers and their dedication.
From setting up exhibits, coordinating sessions, greeting attendees, managing logistics, to simply sharing enthusiasm for the art of photography every task matters. Your efforts transformed an event into an experience. Thank you for your energy, your time, your kindness, and your vision.
Congratulations to Gayle Dennis, winner of the 2025 Outstanding Service Award!
All Volunteers:
- President – Christine Born
- Treasurer/RPS alternate – Michele Dandrea
- VP/NVPS alternate – Bill Corbett
- LPC Director, Zoom/SVP Manager, Asst to Acting Vendor Mgr – Jan Mul
- LPC Alternate – Kim Berry
- MWCC Director – Jersey Lynch
- MWCC Alternate – Jeff Frost
- NBCC Director – Asst. HOWs & Rental Manager, Brochure & Poster Manager – Don Tobin
- NBCC Alternate – Margaret Colaianni
- NIHCC Director, Competition & Exhibits Manager – Jim Turner
- RPS Director, Logistics Manager – Andy Hoyle
- RPS Alternate – John Thomas
- VPS Director – Kim Rollen
- VPS Alternate, Hotel & Food Manager – Gwen Bowden
- NVPS Director, Volunteer Coordinator – Ginger Werz-Petricka
- NVPS Alternate – Roger Lancaster
- Image Reviewer – Stan Collyer
- Student Competition Co-Managers, Image Reviewers – Will and Bob Friedman
- Webmaster – Ann McDermott
- Student Competition Co-Manager – Wayne Wolfersberger
- Name badges & PCA ballots & Signage Manager – Liz Mulcahy
- Exhibit designer – Jeannie Couch
- Award Ceremony Producer – Dick Knapp
- Assistant Award Ceremony Producer – David Kravitz
- 2026 Keynote Recruiter – David Kepley
- Ticket Sales Manager & Raptors HOW Manager – Caroline ‘Bink’ Calder
- Social Media Manager – Gayle Dennis
- Assistant Logistics Manager – Ellis Rosenberger
Looking Ahead
The success of MAPV 2025 sets the stage for even greater things to come. If you participated, thank you. If you cheered from afar, you matter too. And if you’re ready to join next year as a volunteer, presenter, or attendee stay tuned for announcements.
If you attended any presentation, remember: you can still view recordings of all ten MAPV 2025 presentations by purchasing an All Presentations Pass.
