Five outstanding photographs were selected from more than 35,000 entries, showcasing the heart, soul, beauty, and local businesses of neighborhoods nationwide
Today, Nextdoor is proud to announce the winners of the second #LoveYourNeighborhoodContest photography competition. Neighbors across the country submitted over 35,000 photographs, capturing the friendly faces, furry creatures, special places, and unique flavors of the communities they call home.
This year’s Grand Prize winner was Jose Soares from Florida, representing the #NeighborhoodCreatures category, for his photo of more than 30 dogs smiling into the camera to celebrate their canine buddy’s birthday.
“We love dog photography and doing class pictures,” said Jose Soares, Grand Prize winner and co-owner of WoofPack Miami, a dog training, boarding and day care business. “Buoy, the birthday boy, is very special to us; he was our motivation to take this one specifically.”
Additional winners have been chosen for each of the remaining competition categories:
#NeighborhoodsEverywhere | Lori Norris – Neighborhood: Laurelwood, OR
Photo: Crimson clover fields
“There are places that help you breathe, and there are places that take your breath away. Gaston can be both!” – Lori Norris
#NeighborhoodFans | Erin Gorman – Neighborhood: Sycamore Canyon Village, CA
Photo: Stealing homebase
“I love my son, baseball and photography and somehow they all came together perfectly that day. I am your forever cheerleader Juju.” – Erin Gorman
#NeighborhoodFaves | Stacy McGowan – Neighborhood: Annadale, NY
Photo: Egger’s Ice Cream
“Every season on Staten Island offers a new chance to capture the beauty of our unique borough. This photo was taken in Historic Richmond Town. I come here often to take photos and I’m never disappointed when it comes to finding inspiration for a beautiful shot.” – Stacy McGowan
#NeighborhoodGems | John Hohenadel – Neighborhood: Peterson Park, IL
Photo: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
“Native Chicagoans typically think Navy Pier is only for out of towners. I’m an exception. My wife and three kids spent a day there last summer. We did all the touristy stuff, rode the Ferris wheel, had lunch and took a boat tour. That’s where I finally got close enough to the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse to snap this picture, which, usually, I could only admire from the pier.” – John Hohenadel
“In combing through the tens of thousands of submissions, it’s astonishing to see the diversity of landscapes, local haunts, mom and pop shops, wildlife, and local hidden gems through the focused lens of a camera,” says Sarah Friar, Nextdoor’s CEO. “Beyond their exceptional quality, these photos uniquely capture the connection, community, and people across neighborhoods everywhere. Congratulations to the winners – and a sincere thank you to everyone who participated for sharing a glimpse of your neighborhoods.”
This year’s competition inspired submissions from every state in the country, more than doubling the number of entries from the 2022 competition.
In its second year, the #LoveYourNeighborhoodContest introduced new competition categories to highlight beloved features of neighborhoods, from the local businesses that anchor their communities, to the furry and feathered creatures that fascinate their human neighbors.
For more information about the #LoveYourNeighborhoodContest and winners, visit: nextdoor.com/LYN.
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