A Greater Shepparton Secondary College student has taken out top honours in a statewide photography competition celebrating young people’s perspectives on climate action.
Year 7 student Savannah won first place in Sustainability Victoria’s Through Your Own Lens competition, which invited students to explore the theme Building a Climate-Ready Future. Her photograph, titled Future, stood out among 90 entries from 28 schools, earning her the top spot in the Middle Years category.
Judges described Savannah’s image as a “unanimous winner with striking impact,” praising its use of darkness, contrast, and reflection to convey emotion and technical strength.
Savannah said her image symbolises the role young people will play in repairing the planet.
“After years of creating damage to our climate, our generation and those who come after us will be the ones to change that,” she said. “Even something so small can make a huge difference.”
Sustainability Victoria CEO Matt Genever congratulated Savannah and all entrants, saying the competition highlights how young people are using creativity to drive environmental awareness.
Winners received cash prizes to support sustainability projects at their schools, a framed print of their photograph, and an invitation to the 2026 ResourceSmart Schools Awards, where their work will feature in a special exhibition.
