Since exposure leads to prevention, the objective of PRC’s contest is to focus public attention on the problems of litter in Pennsylvania. Photos help to heighten litter consciousness by showing how it threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment, pets and wildlife. CLICK HERE to learn more about the contest, which runs from January 1 to October 31 each year.
PRC thanks sponsors of Lens on Litter in 2025: Carolyn Capaldi, Robert & Mary Capaldi, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Sheetz and Wegmans!
A panel of judges selected the following entries as 2025 winning photos.
BEFORE & AFTER CATEGORY presented by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
1st PLACE ($500 prize) Pam Loss, Red Lion, “Trash Out. Beauty In”
In 2025, the contest introduced a new BEFORE & AFTER category to spotlight Pick Up Pennsylvania cleanup events
STUDENT CATEGORY
1st PLACE ($500 prize): Jacob Valente, Republic, Laurel Highlands High School in Uniontown, ““Lets Jump Start Awareness on Pollution”
2nd PLACE ($250 prize): Casey Yang, Franklin Park, North Allegheny High School in McCandless, “F for Effort”
3rd PLACE ($100 prize): Kieran Cain, Sewickley, Quaker Valley High School in Leetsdale, “GONE Fishing”
ADULT CATEGORY
1st PLACE ($500 prize): Joanne Tyzenhouse, Pittsburgh, “Litter Kills”
2nd PLACE ($250 prize): Olivia Haldeman, Millersville, “Flapping in the Wind”
3rd PLACE ($100 prize): Andrew Wagner, Sewickley, “Down the Drain”
