After serious deliberation, the votes are in. Thank you to all our alumni who entered a photo in the 2010 Photo Contest: It’s the Ultimate Fieldtrip!

With our panel of judges having multiple favorites, picking the winning photos was no easy task. From an Aboriginal dancer to a Virginia Tech student jumping over his classmates, the photos literally caught all aspects of our programs in action.

Based upon the judging categories of originality, creativity, impact and artistic merit, AUIP is pleased to announce this year’s photo contest winners.

First place goes to Gabe Kellman of SUNY-ESF on New Zealand 2010 for Basket of Dreams, pictured right. Gabe receives a $500 plane ticket voucher from StudentUniverse and 4 Guidebooks from Lonely Planet.

Second place goes to Taylor Salstrand of Clemson University on Australia & Fiji 2010 for Fijian Sunrise. Taylor receives a backpack from Arc’teryx, a headlamp from Petzl and 4 Guidebooks from Lonely Planet.

Third place goes to Brandon Abraham of Texas A&M University on New Zealand 2010 for Sheep Farm Visit.  Brandon receives a headlamp from Petzl and 4 Guidebooks from Lonely Planet.

Thanks again to all participants! Continue snapping awe-inspiring photos on our programs and be prepared to enter the 2011 contest.