The University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Varinder Kaur for winning the Best of Show award for her photo, “Mars Saturn Jupiter Milky Way.”
The contest has been a great event to share the love of photography across the Detroit Mercy community. Just as we celebrate success in academics, the University also celebrates our success in creativity, as we recognize the education of the whole person.
A full list of the winners:
- Best of Show: Varinder Kaur, assistant professor of Counseling and Addiction Studies — “Mars Saturn Jupiter Milky Way”
- Abstract/Conceptual: Danica Bogdanovic, Architecture student — “Gaudis Barcelona”
- After Dusk to Dawn: Kirstie Plantenburg, professor of Mechanical Engineering — “Sparks”
- Digital Creation: Nicholas D’Asti, Architecture student — “Liftoff”
- Nature/Scene: Salina Mueller, Physician Assistant student — “Morning Serenity”
- People: Erin DeFever, Religious Studies student — “Mercutio”
Kaur receives a $500 gift card and a 20×30 mounted print of the winning photograph. Each first-place winner receives a $100 gift card and a 16×24 mounted print of their winning photograph. Visit the link below to view all of the photographs and the honorable mentions.
Stop by the McNichols Campus Library lobby through the end of the winter semester to see the photos in person. Thank you to all for participating!
2023 UDM Photograph Contest.
