Press release from the County of Humboldt:

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) recently held its eighth annual Rural County Photo Contest and Humboldt County took top honors.

RCRC’s photo contest encourages participants to submit photos that capture the essence of life in rural California, highlighting the stunning landscapes, activities, communities, history and charm of RCRC’s member counties. Both amateur and professional photographers from all over California are invited to submit entries, capturing the splendor of the state’s rural counties.

“The image she captured highlights the natural beauty and charm of our county.”
— Supervisor Rex Bohn.

An impressive 186 entries were submitted this year. The winning entry, submitted by Lisa Wilhelmi-Perkins, features a stunning photo of Clam Beach County Park at sunset, with yellow lupine in full bloom.

Ms. Wilhelmi-Perkins, a McKinleyville, California resident, turned her hobby of photography into a serious pursuit after retiring from 14 years of public service in Humboldt County. Influenced by local photographers and the beauty of the north Humboldt County region, Lisa’s work has been featured in publications like the Times-Standard and often captures the natural landscape, from redwood forests to ocean shores, as well as cherished life moments with friends and family.

“Congratulations to Ms. Wilhelmi-Perkins for helping Humboldt County take the top spot in the RCRC Rural County Photo Contest for a second time in its eight-year history,” said Humboldt County’s Chair of the Board/First District Supervisor and RCRC Board Delegate Rex Bohn. “The image she captured highlights the natural beauty and charm of our county, depicting a spectacular sunset over a classic Humboldt County landscape.”

The RCRC Board of Directors chose the winning photograph at their recent Board meeting with the county of origin revealed after the Board’s decision.

The RCRC Rural County Photo Contest was established to promote tourism and local economic development by showcasing the beauty of RCRC’s member counties. The winning image will be prominently displayed during RCRC’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Sonoma County in September and may be featured in various RCRC marketing materials or work products, along with other photo submissions, throughout the following year.

The winning image can also be found on the County of Humboldt’s Facebook and Instagram pages @HumCoGov.

Stay Connected

Community members are encouraged to stay connected and engaged with the County of Humboldt on social media. Any community member or visitor who wants to showcase the unparalleled beauty of Humboldt County’s parks, trails and landscapes should tag @HumCoGov on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to be featured.

About Rural County Representatives of California

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a forty-member county service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. RCRC is dedicated to representing the collective unique interests of its membership, providing legislative and regulatory representation at the State and Federal levels, and providing responsible services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties. To learn more about RCRC, visit rcrcnet.org and follow @RuralCounties on X, Facebook and Instagram.