2025 Just For the Health of it Photo Contest

• One photo submission per category, per employee (four photos maximum per employee).
• Amateur photos only (photos should clearly meet category criteria).
• Maximum size: 10MB.
• Use the following naming convention for each photo you submit: [category]_[last name]; e.g. A_Smith; B_Smith; C_Smith; D_Smith.
• Provide a photo caption describing your photo (maximum of 100 characters).
• Submit photos between June 23 - September 5.
• Submit photos along with a caption throughout the contest period to wellnessatwork@ontariotechu.ca .  

First Place: Tracey Castano

"My family and I rent a cottage every summer for a week, and as the tradition stands we take a family photo on the dock. We enjoyed a relaxing week in Burks Falls making meals together, playing lots of games, and of course enjoying the lake."

Second Place: Stephen De Wit

"I wanted to share a picture that captures a truly joyful moment with two of my favorite people, Keka and Jennifer.

This was taken just after Jen hilariously slipped into a mud puddle during one of our hikes, and our friend Bonnie managed to snap the perfect shot at just the right time.

This moment is especially meaningful to me, not only because of the amazing people in it but also because it was experienced in one of our favorite natural spots.  It was one of those rare opportunities to let our hair down (even though I don't have a lot these days, lol) and laugh till we cried."

Third Place: Jennifer Kessell

"Linton’s Farm, enjoying family time, laughter, the outdoors and picking/eating strawberries." 

First Place: Lana Pickering

"Took this on the Isle of Skye, was we climbed up to the Old Man of Storr. This was a trip taken as part of my ancestral search. Isle of Skye was one of many places this search took me and I would go back in a heartbeat. Scotland in general is beloved to me."

Second Place: Cheryl Lumley

"My son, Luke, enjoying our first evening of camping and swimming at Inverhuron Provincial Park, on the east coast of Lake Huron.  I enjoyed watching him build an Inukshuk as the sun set while listening to the waves crash into the shore.  The sunsets here are stunning!"

Third Place: Samantha Woitzik

"This was a Mountain biking trip I took with my girlfriends in Quebec City. On a rainy day, we hit Quebec City and rode our bikes along the St Lawrence river for the morning and happened to find this cool set up for a picture scene. So I grabbed my bike and hauled it up on the platform to create an image of me with wings riding a bike! Sometimes riding my bike, I feel like I’m flying. 😉It was an amazing trip overall which helped me relieve my stress level and focus on the more important things, my health and well-being."

First Place: Anita Krupa

"My dog Kevin living his best life at our cottage on Davis Lake. The sun is setting and that means his wildlife patrol shift is almost over, he’ll sleep well knowing he kept his family safe."

Second Place: Cheryl Lumley

"My French bulldog Gemma and I enjoying a relaxing sunset at Inverhuron Provincial Park after taking a nature stroll along the wooded trails. The smile on her face made my day!"

Third Place: Jennifer Kessell

"Never too old to enjoy a spa day! Charlie is 11 years young, and his joy is infectious."

First Place: Isabel Savransky

"The curling tournament this year was a great opportunity to bond with my coworkers outside of the office."

Second Place: Cassidy Dawson

“Can’t spell Ontario Tech U without U + I”

Third Place: Emmeline Meens Miller

"This is an image of me and my colleague at an event on campus about data driven decisions for mid-sized cities. This individual has taught me about perseverance, kindness, grace, and intelligence. A true role model."