Te tohu puiaki a Simon Devitt i te mahi hopu whakaahua 2020
2020 Simon Devitt Prize for Photography
The Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries’ annual photography competition received a record number of entries this year. The theme, fittingly, was Isolation and John Golena’s winning image now features on the cover of the print version of the yearbook.
It’s Just Me, Myself and I: Solo Ride Until I Die by John Golena
This year’s winner
John Golena, a second-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies student, has scooped the 2020 Simon Devitt Prize for Photography.
See more of John’s images on Instagram.
There was also a runner-up and six commended finalists this year due to the quality of entries being so high.
You can read more about the competition, finalists and view the entire 2020 exhibit online.
I feel so accomplished, thank you, thank you for picking me!
John Golena
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