The International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition returned to Gibraltar for 2018, with the world’s best photography of plants, gardens and green spaces.

As part of this exhibition, the Green Gibraltar Award was once again launched.

This special award seeks to: highlight the diversity of Gibraltar and bring it to the world’s attention, broaden public understanding of nature in Gibraltar, and showcase the botanical beauty of The Rock. Numerous entries were received and three winners have been chosen.

1st Place: Ernest Martinez - Passage to Med Steps, Entrance to Mediterranean Steps

2nd Place: Gerry Fagan - Dandelion, Alameda Gardens

3rd Place: Monica McMahon - Early Morning Dew on a white Narcissus, Upper Rock

Three further commendations were also presented to under-18 year olds as these were considered worthy of mention. The three individuals to receive a Young Photographer Commendation are:

Alexander Sanchez-Soiza – A measure of Tranquility

Ben Parkin – Breakthrough

Ella Montegriffo – Rainforest

A presentation took place on Tuesday 24th July at 9.45am at the Rotunda above the Lion’s Den pond within the Alameda Gardens, where the winners and commendations were presented with their special awards. An exhibition is also available at the above mentioned site, of all the winning entries for anyone who wishes to view them.

This exhibition will be available for viewing as from Tuesday 24th July and will remain in situ up until the end of October 2018.