We asked. And you responded with resounding enthusiasm! Thank you for submitting a record number of fantastic images to our annual photo contest. It was incredibly difficult to choose the winners from the thousands (yes, thousands!) of great images we received, but here are the photos that stood out from the rest:
Best cultural immersion photo | Students experiencing an exciting and unique activity on tour
WINNER: Allison M.
Best use of Explorica gear | Students sporting Explorica sunglasses, luggage tags, or other logo gear
WINNER: Ellen S.
Best North American tour photo| Students having fun in front of an iconic, identifiable North American landmark
WINNER: Rachel V.
Most awe-inspiring moment | Students experiencing a memorable moment in a remarkable place
WINNER: Emma L.
Best educational moment| Capture a moment when a tour director or local is teaching the students something new.
WINNER: Kylee M.
And the Grand Prize winner is Julia P. for the best picture of a student with their educator
Congratulations to all our winners! You will be contacted directly regarding your prize.
For more exceptional photos, check out our facebook page! We’ve created an album with some of our favorite submissions. We can’t wait to see what happens next year!