In celebration of the City of Irvine’s 40th Anniversary, the City held a photo contest from January to September of 2011.  Below are the grand prize winner and the top five category winners, which were also announced in the winter edition of Inside Irvine.  The top six contest winners were recognized during the City’s 40th Anniversary Celebration on December 13 and all 40 finalists were recognized during a two-week exhibit at the Irvine Fine Arts Center from January 21 to February 4. 


Thank you to all who entered the contest.  We received many beautiful, funny, creative, heart-warming and unique photos – all of which captured the many wonderful aspects of Irvine.  Below are all top 40 finalist photos. 

40th Anniversary Photo Contest Winners
Grand Prize
Sakumi Yokoyama
Irvine Outdoors	Irvine Community	Irvine Historical	Irvine Innovation and Vision	Irvine 17 and Under
Paul Marto	Evgeny Ignatov	William Finnen	Daniel Anderson	Dana Lansigan

Thank you to all who entered the contest.  We received many beautiful, funny, creative, heart-warming and unique photos – all of which captured the many wonderful aspects of Irvine.  Below are all top 40 finalists’ photos, which will be on display at the Irvine Fine Arts Center from January 21-February 4.  An opening reception for the City of Irvine 40th Anniversary Photo Contest will be held on January 21 at 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.  Call 949-724-6880 for more information.  

40th Anniversary Photo Contest Finalists

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