HippyTree was thrilled to celebrate a successful first year of its #52weeksofnature Instagram photo contest and campaign last weekend. It was a packed house at the Shockboxx Gallery in Hermosa Beach where all 52 winning images from the 2017 photo contest were displayed for the public.
Over 30 of the winning 52 photographers were in attendance, some coming from as far as British Colombia, Mexico, Hawaii and Florida. Photographers and select retailers were treated to a special pre- show reception and dinner featuring artisanal pizza from The Urban Oven and craft beer from King Harbor Brewing Co. Attendees were also given the opportunity to network with HippyTree staff and tribesmen including renowned photographer Travis Burke and surfers Tommy Witt, Tommy Cantrell and Jason Napolitano. HippyTree Founder and CEO Andrew Sarnecki addressed the standing room only crowd singling out four of the 52 images for special awards. The Staff Choice award was selected by HippyTree employees. Over 4,000 people voted online to choose the People’s Choice awards. The Pro’s Choice award was selected by professional photographers with whom HippyTree has collaborated in the past: Chris Burkard, John Barton, Mark McInnis and Jeremy Koreski. The award winners are listed below.
HippyTree Staff Choice: Aim Lorejas, Week 50
People’s Choice Award: Pablo Martinez, Week 25
People’s Choice Runner Up: Hayden Flores, Week 32
Professional’s Choice Award: Ian Zamora, Week 52
HippyTree is continuing its #52weeksofnature photo contest for 2018. It’s easy to participate. Shoot a great picture that relates to nature, follow and tag @hippytree and post your photo on Instagram using the hashtag #52weeksofnature. Each week HippyTree chooses a winning image, reposts it, and awards the winner a $100 gift code to hippytree.com and the chance to have his or her photo featured on HippyTree product. HippyTree also makes a $100 donation on the winner’s behalf to either the Surfrider Foundation or Access Fund each week.
For event video recap, click here.
About HippyTree
HippyTree is the original “Surf & Stone” apparel company. Founded in a Hermosa Beach garage in 2004 by a local surfer, climber, and artist, HippyTree is dedicated to designing products and graphics that embody the surf and climbing lifestyle. Marked by the green tree logo, HippyTree is committed to softening its environmental impact by using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing. HippyTree apparel is sold in surf, outdoor and specialty retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Learn more at www.hippytree.com.
