Budget Book Photo Contest
Here are the winners!
Congratulations to everyone whose photos were selected. The table below shows the entries that were selected, with links to the photos. The cover photo for the Budget Book is "Green Mountain in Bloom." Visit the Budget Book online to see the photos in the document.
Entry # | Photo Title | Photographer | View Photo | Photo Page and Page Number |
36 | Green Mountain in Bloom | Frank Burzynski | Budget Book Cover | |
15 | My "oh so sweet" Hummingbird! | Deanna Marie | Introduction (Page 5) | |
42 | Kendrick Lake Sunset | herb440 | Community Profile (Page 19) | |
14 | Smith Reservoir | Deanna Marie | Budget Overview Section (Page 39) | |
48 | Connecting | Jack Lafleur | Fund Summaries Section (Page 81) | |
44 | Green Mountain sunset photos | Jeremy Fleming | Strategic Plan (Page 125) | |
20 | Sunset at Kendrick Lake Park | herb440 | Operating Summaries (Page 145) | |
8 | Dance of the Indian Paintbrush | Marlena Rouse | Capital Improvement and Preservation Plan (Page 267) | |
29 | Life at the lake | mjackson | Appendix (Page 305) | |
1 | Echoes in Stone | Sandman2956 | Back cover |
Great photos!
Thanks everyone for all the fantastic photos from our community. With 50 photos, we have so many to choose from, and we'll let you know which ones were selected for the 2026 Annual Budget Book by announcing them on this project page. So stay tuned! It might take a little while.
Share your best photos of Lakewood!
Lakewood is full of beautiful places, and we are looking for the best shots you, the Lakewood community, can produce to be part of our annual budget book this year. Share your unique perspective and help tell the story of our community through one of the city's most important documents. Whether you're an experienced photographer or simply love capturing special moments, we invite you to submit your best photos and showcase what makes Lakewood the city you love.
The annual budget, compiled by the city's Finance Department, is published each year and includes the most recent city budget as approved by City Council. See last year's online.
One special photo will be selected to grace the cover, while seven others will introduce each of the budget's seven sections.
Submit one or multiple photos via the tool below! Photos should not have the faces of people in them, and please note where in Lakewood each photo was taken and any other relevant information you'd like to share.
Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 5.
Submit your photo(s)
We're excited to see your best shots of Lakewood!
Submit your photo(s) by 11:59 Aug. 5. By submitting a photo you understand:
- You are encouraged to register to become part of the city's LakewoodTogether engagement site, but it isn't a requirement to submit a photo for this project. You, however, have to create a screen name and provide an email address to submit a photo.
- The city has permission to share any photos on other mediums and city publications.
- Winners will be contacted by the email address submitted with the photo.
- Entries will be reviewed using the Forum Etiquette & Moderation guidelines.
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Echoes in Stone
The Addenbrooke hearth has held a special place in my heart since I stumbled upon it in 2020. I enjoy sitting and thinking about the story of each rock that it was built with. What have the rocks seen? How far have they traveled?
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Ducks in water
Ducks at Belmar Park
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Goose in water
A goose swimming around Belmar Park
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Morning haze
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Flight of the Merganser
While enjoying a nice photo walk at Main Reservoir, happened across this beautiful Hooded Merganser. Snuck up quietly on my belly through the muddy bank then boom...it took flight.
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Fall at Belmar Park
Fall is one of my favorite times to visit Belmar Park. I love the crisp air and, of course, the beautiful autumn foliage:)
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Evening stroll through Kendrick Lake Park
Enjoying an early evening stroll through one of my favorite spots, Kendrick Lake Park! The bench is so inviting and the wild sunflowers really makes this image pop!
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Dance of the Indian Paintbrush
I took this image just outside of the Lakewood Cultural Center. I love how the late afternoon sun highlights the sculpture's colorful panels bringing Dance of the Indian Paint Brush to life!
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Sunrise over Lakewood
A colorful and peaceful sunrise highlighting the natural beauty of the Lakewood community below:) I captured this image just off Alameda Parkway.
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Wood Duck couple
Wood Duck couple taking a morning swim together at Cottonwood Park