Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Art of the Avocado winning artists include, from left, Ruth Hess, Anne Youngblood, Diane Haydon, Denise Gillen, Annah Hill, Bill Pratt, Lou Taucher and Chris Cannariato.
Chris Bamber, left, poses with photographer Bill Pratt and his first place winning photograph "The Guacamole Tree" during the Art of the Avocado Contest, April 8.
Art of the Avocado event coordinator Anita Kinzey, right, welcomes attendees to the Brandon Gallery for the 13th annual art competition judging, April 8.
Art of the Avocado awards include ribbons designed and made by Noreen Ring and other prizes presented to Art of Avocados artists during the 13th annual contest.
Art of the Avocado artist Denise Gillen, left, receives the Merrill Everett Memorial Award from Meredith Gordon, April 8.
The first place 3D winning piece, titled "I'm Hungry", is the work of Jan Greenwald of Fallbrook.
Ruth Hess, center, receives the Avocado Chairman Award on behalf of her husband Mike for his piece titled, "Fallbrook Favorites," with George Archibald, left, and Gary Shimer during the Art of the Avocado contest.
Art of the Avocado third place goes to Vic Mackenzie for the piece titled, "Avocado Thief", right.
Meredith Gordon, left, with Art of the Avocado first place winner Annah Hill for her piece titled "Baby Avocado".
FALLBROOK - Judging for the Art of the Avocado competition was held April 8 at Brandon Gallery. Awards were presented to the the winning artists who attended the private reception that day.
There is still time to vote for the "People's Choice Award" by visiting the Brandon Gallery, 105 North Main Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Avocado Festival, April 15. The winner will be notified that evening and posted on http://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ where photos of all the winners can also be found.
The contest is sponsored by Fallbrook Propane Gas Co. For more information, contact Anita Kimzey, registeratfallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
The winners are:
Merrill Everett Memorial Award:
Denise Gillen, Fallbrook – "The Lady of Guacamole"
George Bamber Memorial Award:
Victoria Huff, Fallbrook – "Thou Shalt not Steal"
Chamber's Pick:
Anne Youngblood, Fallbrook – "Stained Glass Avocados"
Holy Guaca-Moly Award:
Debbie Forbes, Fallbrook – "Urgent Care Package"
Honorary Mayor Award:
Diane Hayden, Fallbrook – "The Heavenly Luscious Fruit"
Avocado Festival Chairman Award:
Mike Hess, Nevada – "Fallbrook Favorite"
Photography Category:
Bill Pratt, Fallbrook – "The Guacamole Tree"
2-Dimensional First Place:
Annah Hill, Fallbrook – "Baby Avocado"
2-Dimensional Second Place:
Chris Cannariato, Escondido – "Hatch'n Avocados"
2-Dimensional Third Place:
Vic MacKenzie, Fallbrook – "Avocado Thief"
3-Dimensional First Place:
Jan Greenwald, Fallbrook – "I'm Hungry"
3-Dimensional Second Place:
Lou Taucher, Valley Center – "Grandfather Clock-a-moly"
3-Dimensional Third Place:
Brenda Buffalin, Blue Jan – "Helping Avocado's"
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