The goal of the Lilac Photo Contest is to develop public appreciation of Lilacs and their contribution to the quality of life in New Hampshire communities. The Governor's Lilac and Wildflower Commission presents the 12 winners of the 2019 Lilac Photo Contest. All winning photographs were submitted by amateur photographers. Photos are of New Hampshire lilac plantings taken during the 2019 lilac season.
Click on any thumbnail image below to see a larger version of the photo. * Denotes the town which the photo was taken
Grand Prize Winner
Eric Simon
Durham, NH*
2nd Place
Christine Duerr
Atkinson, NH*
3rd Place
Marti Warren
Amherst, NH*
4th Place
Paula Parker
Portsmouth, NH*
5th Place
Ross Merchant
Manchester, NH*
6th Place
Diana Erickson
Hudson, NH*
7th Place
Heather Canning
Berlin, NH*
8th Place
Randy Adams
Francestown, NH*
9th Place
Michelle Dusseault
Manchester, NH*
10th Place
Donna Lanzillo
Hudson, NH*
11th Place
Paul Schmidt
Harris Center, NH*
12th Place
Astra Dove
Canaan, NH*
*Denotes the town which the photo was taken