CNHSA Behavioral Health Photo Contest Winners

DURANT, Okla. – CNHSA held its first-ever photography contest this year with a mission to share a message of hope and enlighten the public about the reality that recovery is possible. In the process, the goal was to destigmatize the endeavor of seeking help and recovering from substance abuse. The program wanted to underscore that communities within the Choctaw Reservation care about those involved with the challenge of substance abuse and addiction.

The contest judging was based on a points system in theme, creativity, editing, composure and lighting. Students and adults living within the boundaries of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma were able to participate in the contest.

The winners were as follows:

Student Category

• First Place, Matthew Doyle, Age 11, 4th grade, Leflore Elementary School
• Second Place, Ayden Doyle, Age 12, 7th grade, Leflore Middle School
• Third Place, Joslin Standridge, Age 14, Epic Charter School – Latimer County

Adult Category

• First Place, Rachel Estep, Age 30, Leflore County
• Second Place, Chayla Huggins, Age 22, Leflore County
• Third Place, Steph Granger, Age 38, Atoka County