The winners of a photography competition that celebrates Ipswich's culture, heritage and history have been announced. 

'My Ipswich Photography Competition' was organised by All About Ipswich and Ipswich Borough Council and was open from February 20 to March 31. 

Residents were asked to submit their photography in up to four categories: Ipswich town centre – buildings, Ipswich town centre – people, Ipswich Waterfront – buildings and Ipswich Waterfront – people. 

The winner of each category will receive a £500 Ipswich Gift Card, and four runners-up will receive a £250 Ipswich Gift Card. 

The first 300 submissions also received a £20 Ipswich Gift Card. 

The winner of the Ipswich town centre – buildings category is Rue Hackett. 

 

Ipswich Star: WINNER Lloyds Building Bird, Rue HackettWINNER Lloyds Building Bird, Rue Hackett (Image: Rue Hackett)

The runners-up are: Akshay S Prakash, Mark Scutt, Peter Ling and Mark Smith. 

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Lloyds Building, Akshay S PrakashRunner-up Lloyds Building, Akshay S Prakash (Image: Akshay S Prakash)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up ITFC, Mark ScuttRunner-up ITFC, Mark Scutt (Image: Mark Scutt)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Fonnerau Road, Peter LingRunner-up Fonnerau Road, Peter Ling (Image: Peter Ling)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Christchurch Park, Mark SmithRunner-up Christchurch Park, Mark Smith (Image: Mark Smith)

 

The winner of the Ipswich town centre – people category is Nicholas Flores. 

Ipswich Star: WINNER Shadow Dancing, Nicholas FloresWINNER Shadow Dancing, Nicholas Flores (Image: Nicholas Flores)

The runners-up are: Rue Hackett, Aaron Vince, James Elms and Laura Maksvytyte. 

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Town Hall Protest, Rue HackettRunner-up Town Hall Protest, Rue Hackett (Image: Rue Hackett)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Thai Food Stall, Aaron VinceRunner-up Thai Food Stall, Aaron Vince (Image: Aaron Vince)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Skater Over Ipswich School, James ElmsRunner-up Skater Over Ipswich School, James Elms (Image: James Elms)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Ipswich Town Centre People, Laura MaksvytyteRunner-up Ipswich Town Centre People, Laura Maksvytyte (Image: Laura Maksvytyte)

 

The winner of the Ipswich Waterfront – buildings category is Simon Fairchild. 

Ipswich Star: WINNER Ipswich Waterfront, Simon FairchildWINNER Ipswich Waterfront, Simon Fairchild (Image: Simon Fairchild)

The runners-up are: Roger Seaman, Jenny Maltby, Parrish Colman and Samantha Sherman. 

Ipswich Star: Runner-up White on Blue, Roger SeamanRunner-up White on Blue, Roger Seaman (Image: Roger Seaman)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Waterfront Sunset, Jenny MaltbyRunner-up Waterfront Sunset, Jenny Maltby (Image: Jenny Maltby)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Waterfront Fireworks, Parrish ColmanRunner-up Waterfront Fireworks, Parrish Colman (Image: Parrish Colman)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Ironwork close-up, Samantha ShermanRunner-up Ironwork close-up, Samantha Sherman (Image: Samantha Sherman)

 

The winner of the Ipswich Waterfront – people category is Lewis White. 

Ipswich Star: WINNER - Waterfront Cyclist, Lewis WhiteWINNER - Waterfront Cyclist, Lewis White (Image: Lewis White)

The runners-up are: Laura Maksvytyte, John Lanagan, Rue Hackett and Lewis White. 

Ipswich Star: Runner-up Ipswich Waterfront People, Laura MaksvytyteRunner-up Ipswich Waterfront People, Laura Maksvytyte (Image: Laura Maksvytyte)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up - Victor, John LanaganRunner-up - Victor, John Lanagan (Image: John Lanagan)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up - Pride Party, Rue HackettRunner-up - Pride Party, Rue Hackett (Image: Rue Hackett)

Ipswich Star: Runner-up - Waterfront - Sunset, Lewis WhiteRunner-up - Waterfront - Sunset, Lewis White (Image: Lewis White)