Past Photo Contest Winners

Below are the past Photo Contest Winners. Golden West thanks everyone for their participation in the photo contests. These photos are favorite shots of people, places, and all four seasons within the cooperative’s service territory.

 

2024 1st Place Winer - Rezty Gapuz, Badlands
2024 2nd Place Winner - Mitchell Stands, Oglala
2024 3rd Place Winner - Jamie Ferguson, Pine Ridge
2023 3rd Place Winner - Jean Treloar, Custer
2023 2nd Place Winner- Bert Shields, Rosebud
2023 1st Place Winner - Serah Volden, Canistota

Participate in the current Photo Contest by entering your photo here.

All photographs entered into the past Photo Contests can be found on the Golden West Facebook page (@GoldenWestTelecom).

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