The winners of this year's Trustpower Photographic Exhibition are set to be revealed this weekend with 20 captivating images representing the theme of ‘Home' lighting up The Strand in Downtown Tauranga.

The winning entries are photos that best captured this theme, as chosen by a judging panel including Downtown Tauranga Manager, Millie Newitt.

'It was amazing to see such a diverse and evocative range of submissions to this year's exhibition - and we can't wait to reveal the exhibition line-up for 2020!” says Millie.

Amateur and professional photographers from around the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand submitted thousands of entries for the chance to win cash prizes totalling $10,000:

• 1^st Place – sponsored by Priority One = $5000
• 2^nd Place – Sponsored by Tauriko Business Estate = $3000
• 3^rd Place– Sponsored by Holland Beckett Lawyers = $1500
• Highly Commended Judges Pick – Sponsored by Sharp Tudhope = $500

"While you're enjoying the exhibition, be sure to vote for your favourite image to be entered to win dinner for two in Downtown Tauranga.

"On each photograph, you'll notice a People's Choice number… simply text CHOICE and the corresponding number of your favourite image to 559! "

The Trustpower Photographic Exhibition will open on the 25^th of January on The Strand, in Downtown Tauranga, through until April 5.