Choice is delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s Biodiversity Photography Competition is the talented Laura Wheeler from Belfast.
This summer marked the second year of our annual competition, an important part of Choice’s Sustainability & Energy Strategy. The initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to tackling biodiversity loss and climate change by encouraging active community involvement.
We were thrilled to receive a wide range of exceptional entries showcasing the vibrant wildlife that flourishes in our neighbourhoods. From blooming flowerbeds to buzzing bees, each photograph highlighted the incredible beauty of nature on our doorstep. After careful consideration, the judging panel selected Laura Wheeler’s photograph as the winning entry.
The image was praised for its ability to capture the delicate relationship between plants and pollinators. Conal O’Neill from RSPB commented:
“Her photograph captured the significance of butterflies as non-bee species pollinators. The composition, with both flower and invertebrate in focus, beautifully illustrates this important plant-pollinator dynamic.”
To recognise her achievement, Katie Murphy, Choice Sustainability & Energy Student, presented Ms. Wheeler with a £100 B&Q Shopping Voucher.
We would like to thank everyone who entered this year’s competition and shared their inspiring perspectives on biodiversity. We look forward to running the competition again next year and encourage everyone to take time to get outdoors, connect with nature, and help protect it for the future.
