VBG In Bloom
2025 In Bloom Photo Contest Winners
The theme of the 2025 In Bloom Photo Contest was Garden Stories. Photographers were challenged to highlight events and people engaged in activities at the Gardens.
With the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” in mind, the goal of the photo contest this year was to expand the stories of the Gardens.
Congratulations to the winners!
Judges Choice

1st Place: Alicia Barreto
Exploring the Garden

2nd Place: Vu Nguyen
Road to Heaven

3rd Place: Mary Kay Kendall
The Earth Whispers in Hues
People's Choice

1st Place: Josie Navarro
A Day with “Ama”

2nd Place: Tracy Newman
The Photographer Becomes the Subject

3rd Place (tie): Alicia Barreto
Exploring the Garden

3rd Place (tie): Tara Pinley
Garden Valentine
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