Hans F. Koenig Award for Excellence in Herpetological Photography
During January of each year, the SWCHR calls for entries for the Hans F. Koenig Award for Excellence in Herpetological Photography competition. This competition is open only to SWCHR Members. Non-members may enter the competition upon receipt of their membership application and dues. Each year’s winning photographic image will be displayed here on the SWCHR website, and will grace the cover of the next four quarterly editions of the SWCHR Bulletin for the year. The distinguished photographer also receives a cash award of $100 along with a certificate commemorating his or her achievement.
All of the photographic images that have been recognized by this award since its inception are displayed below.
If you would like to read more about the late Hans F. Koenig, who this awards program memorializes, you can click on this link to ‘The Life and Times of Hans F. Koenig‘, or read the original publication of the article located in the SWCHR Bulletin – Vol 3. Issue 1 (Spring 2013).
2024
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox
Hidalgo County, NM
Photo by Spencer Mode
Gallery of Past Winning Photos
- 2023 Eastern Collared Lizard – Frank Portillo
- 2022 Trans-Pecos Copperhead – Frank Portillo
- 2021 Desert Kingsnake – Frank Portillo
- 2020 Black-tailed Rattlesnake – Jeff Martineau
- 2019 Eastern Collared Lizard – Frank Portillo
- 2018 Brown Vinesnake – Justin Elden
- 2017 Trans-Pecos Copperhead – Frank Portillo
- 2016 Chihuahuan Lyre Snake – Jake Scott
- 2015 Balcones Barking Frog – Kyle Elmore
- 2014 Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake – Bill White
- 2013 Banded Rock Rattlesnake – Travis Dimler
- 2012 Black-tailed Rattlesnake – Orry Martin
- 2011 Desert Kingsnake – Matthijs Hollanders
- 2010 Trans-Pecos Copperhead – Travis Dimler