Grundy Youth Photography Competition Winners

December 7, 2025 | 0 Comments

On Thursday, December 5, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted The Grundy Youth Photography Competition’s seventh Prize Giving and Exhibition Opening at Commissioner’s House.

A spokesperson said, “A crowd of over 80 people including students, families, teachers, sponsors, and judges gathered to celebrate Bermuda’s young photographers and officially open the exhibition showcasing their work, which will remain on display at the Museum for one year.

“This competition honours the late Dr. Reg Grundy and Joy Chambers Grundy and was created in partnership with the National Museum to inspire the next generation of photographers, encourage an appreciation for Bermuda’s natural and cultural environment, and a desire to protect it.

“This year’s theme, Through Your Eyes: Our Island Roots, invited participants to capture Bermuda’s landscapes, heritage, and wildlife across three categories—Heritage, People, and Wildlife & Nature—and three age groups [7–10, 11–14, and 15–18].

“Hundreds of submissions from 26 schools demonstrated the remarkable talent and imagination of Bermuda’s youth. Judges selected winners through a blind process, ensuring fairness. This year the competition was judged by Dr. Deborah Atwood, NMB curator, Chinni Mahadevan, curator of the Dr. Reg Grundy Photographic Libraries, and Nicola Muirhead, who is a local awarding winning documentary photographer and visual storyteller.”

Jennifer Davidson, NMB Board Chair said, “At the National Museum, we believe museums should be more than places that preserve the past—they should be hubs for curiosity, learning, and imagination. This competition brings that vision to life. It’s a celebration of what makes Bermuda unique and an opportunity for young people to explore their artistic voice. We are also thankful for our sponsors, Clarien Bank, The Phoenix Stores, A.F. Smith and The Grundy Estate”

Nicola Muirhead said, “Photography is an accessible art form that invites anyone to share how they see the world. These young Bermudians brought their ideas to life through their lenses, and I look forward to seeing their creativity grow.”

Dr Deborah Atwood said: “Bermuda’s young photographers never fail to impress with their creativity, vision, and thoughtful storytelling. Seeing their work displayed in Commissioner’s House is always a highlight of our year and brings fresh energy and perspective to the National Museum. This competition is a fantastic way to celebrate and support the young artists in our community, and we applaud every student who shared their unique view of Bermuda.”

Chinni Mahadevan said, “Congratulations all the participants and especially the winners of this year’s “The Grundy Youth Photography Competition. As Dr .Grundy would say “Keep throwing punches and you will definitely land one”…I believe this is true for photography as well. Keep snapping and you are sure to get a good one!”

Awards and Sponsors:

A spokesperson added, “Best in Show: Kaiden DeSilva [Saltus Grammar School] received a Canon Rebel T7 camera kit, courtesy of the Grundy Estate.

“Age Group Winners: Students earned Iron Kids Accounts from Clarien Bank [valued at $200–$500].

“Runners-Up: $150 gift cards from Brown & Co, courtesy of The Phoenix Stores.

“School Prize: Mount Saint Agnes Academy won a $1,500 AF Smith gift certificate for school and art supplies.

Exhibition Details:

“All finalist photographs are now on display on the second floor of Commissioner’s House at NMB and all the submissions and finalists can be seen online at www.nmb.bm/rg-photo-competition. Museum is open 364 days a year, children under 16 free, adults $18 and seniors $15.

Complete Finalists list:

“School with the highest percentage of submissions: Mount Saint Agnes [MSA]

“Best in Show: Kaiden DeSilva, Saltus Grammar School [image included]

Primary [ages 7-10]

Heritage:

Winner: Amir Smith, Harrington Sound
Runner-Up: Shivya Arun Konaru, Somerset Primary School
Honourable Mention: Isaiah Tankard, Bermuda Institute

People:

Winner: Amir Smith: Harrington Sound
Runner Up: Mia Yammine, Bermuda High School for Girls
Honourable Mention: Laila Frith, St. George’s Prep

Bermuda Wildlife & Nature:

Winner: Ibrahim Danish, Somerfield Academy
Runner Up: Isla Larner, Bermuda High School for Girls
Honourable Mention: Leah Manson Strong, Bermuda High School for Girls

Middle School [ages 11-14]

Heritage:

Winner: Indica Wilson Bean, Mount Saint Agnes
Runner Up: Joseph Yammine, Saltus Grammar School
Honourable Mention: Arabella Davies, Bermuda High School for Girls

People:

Winner: Seraiah George, Bermuda Institute
Runner Up: Millie Adolph, Bermuda High School for Girls
Honourable Mention: Savana Walters, Warwick Academy

Bermuda Wildlife & Nature

Winner: Julia Stoppa, Mount Saint Agnes
Runner Up: Joseph Yammine, Saltus Grammar School
Honourable Mention: Kaiden DaSilva, Saltus Grammar School

High School [ages 15-18]

Bermuda Buildings

Winner: Amira Trott, Bermuda High School for Girls
Runner Up: Linden Packer: Warwick Academy
Honourable Mention: Zoe Mir, George School

People of Bermuda

Winner: Lucy Leman, Bermuda High School for Girls
Runner Up: Amelia Currie, Warwick Academy
Honourable Mention: Chris Furtado, Mount Saint Agnes

Bermuda Wildlife & Nature

Winner: Zoe Mir, George School
Runner Up: Seri Fisher, Warwick Academy
Honourable Mention: Fergus O’Connell, Somersfield Academy