Brian Dohn Takes First Place in Picture Middlesex County Photography Contest

First Place, Brian Dohn, Farrington Lake, East Brunswick

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County is proud to announce the winners for the fall edition of Picture Middlesex County, which was open to all amateur and professional photographers who live in New Jersey from September 21–November 30, 2023. Overall winners include: Brian Dohn in first place, Fallon Jasovsky in second place, and Sara Maher in third place.

The winners of the fall edition of Picture Middlesex County were chosen by an anonymous judging committee and were announced on the Middlesex County Facebook, Instagram, and X pages, as well as on the Picture Middlesex County landing page.

“On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the much-anticipated fall 2023 edition of Picture Middlesex County, and my gratitude to all of the participants,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. “Each entry captured the beauty and vibrance in our community, creating a showcase of the various perspectives of life right here in Middlesex County.”

Second Place, Fallon Jasovsky, Perth Amboy 

Stay tuned for the next round of Picture Middlesex County this upcoming spring 2024! For more information, click here.

Middlesex County is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 19 park systems, and world-class healthcare and research facilities making it one of the nation’s most dynamic regions and a leader in technology, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. As one of the most diverse populations in the country, Middlesex County is home to over 860,000 residents living throughout 25 municipalities. The County's award-winning Middlesex County Magnet Schools system and two-year Middlesex College uphold its position as #1 in the state for best schools, offering secondary and postsecondary education and workforce development programs that create a unique ecosystem where opportunities abound. Conveniently located between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County is a leading destination for businesses and residents alike to live, work, and play – and has been since the 17th century.

Third Place, Sara Maher, Dunellen

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