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2026 Carolina Photography Competition

The results are in! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Carolina Photography Competition and celebrate the extraordinary talent within our community.

• 1st Place: Anthony Colburn – Norfolk & Western Class 611

• 2nd Place: Dina Dembicki – Break Time in Vernazza

• 3rd Place: Martin Rose – There’s One in Every Bunch

Honorable Mentions:

Bob Macek, Mark Bernstein, and Janet Pinkston

We extend our sincere gratitude to Lake Mountain Coffee for graciously hosting this year's contest gallery. This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Opus Financial Advisors, Blue Harbor Bank, and Stewart & Ralston, P.A.

Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our winners! Your creativity and unique vision continue to inspire us all.

Also huge thanks to Rich Terpolili (competition director) and Chris Cashwell (president) for his tireless support and guidance throughout the entire process.

Thank you to Rich for the photos from the reception.

More Awards Reception Photos 

A Quarter-Century of Remembrance: Honoring the Victims and Heroes of September 11

Remembering 9/11 at One World Trade Center. 

Taken from the front doors looking skyward for all those fallen on this day.

circa 10/13/2015......Richard Terpolilli

Welcome new members:

Charlotte Architecture Photography Workshop

A recent workshop, Sunday September 6, on Charlotte architecture conducted by IPC's very own Richard Terpolilli attended by Cynthia Sapp, Laurie Prevette, Stephanie Janczak, Thomas Nolan and Michael Murray.

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