Sustainability Through Your Own Lens Photography Competition

Last updated: 26 September 2024
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Our Sustainability Through Your Own Lens photography competition celebrates student creativity through imagery and a written reflection.

Entrants describe the diverse and integrated nature of sustainability and what it means to look after our only home, Earth.

This year's competition was judged by Sustainability Victoria and National Gallery of Victoria.

The ResourceSmart Schools photography competition is closed. Take a look at recent winners.

2024 winners

Secondary school winner: Persevering to Reach New Heights by Emily Griffiths

'This image depicts vines slowly making their way up and around a power pole enveloping and smothering the man-made aspects.

The vines are adapting to the harsh placement of the structure as they overtake and blend in with the environment to make it a part of the natural scenery. Through the obstruction of this human made structure we can see our environment show resilience, perseverance and a desire to flourish.'

Emily Griffiths, Year 10
Billanook College, Mooroolbark

Middle school winner: Shine the Light by Amara Gauld

'We need to keep our planet healthy and clean for future generations. The sun comes up and sets every day we have a responsibility to keep the planet liveable for all the creatures. This photo was taken from the point of view of a creature not a human and shows how the earth is important for everyone.'

Amara Gauld, Grade 6
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ocean Grove

Primary school winner: Look Closely by Sam Watson

'Even the smallest parts of nature can appear big when we look closely. We can all make small actions that are sustainable, but just like in my photo, when you look closely, every little action is actually really important. We all need to work together to protect our planet and make sure we do all of the little things that add up to big things.'

Sam Watson, Grade 4
St James Primary School, Sebastopol

2023 winners