Hi-Tec Announce July Winner Of ‘Inspire Me’ Photography Competition

September 2011 – British outdoor brand Hi-Tec has announced that Nick Podmore from Stoke-On-Trent has won its ‘Inspire Me’ photography competition for August.

The competition, which launched in April, aims to find the nation’s favourite outdoor, walking or hiking image.  The judges chose Nick’s photo titled, ‘Borrowdale Afternoon’, as it captures the spirit of walking in the Lake District.

Each month a Hi-Tec judging panel will choose their favourite photograph - with the lucky winner receiving a top of the range pair of Hi-Tec walking boots. Next April, all 12 winning entries will go head to head in a bid to find the most inspiring picture of the year – with the winner heading off on a fantastic HF Holiday family walking trip worth over £1000.

Upon winning the second month’s award, Nick said, “The image was taken on a week’s holiday to the Lakes. Having a 1 year old that has to be carried on our walks we found the Cumbria Way around the Borrowdale area was perfect as a way of getting out in the hills without having to negotiate some of the harsher terrain the Lakes has to offer. "

Helen Durant, Marketing Manager for Hi-Tec, said of the competition, “Outdoor lovers across British Isles have sent many various inspiring photos that really display quite clearly what a beautiful country we live in! Hi-Tec is a proud British Outdoor and Sports brand with a heritage in producing some of the best walking boots for the entire family – and we’re encouraging people to take full advantage of the country’s brilliant walking routes by sending in their favourite images.”

To enter the competition, entrants just need to visit www.hi-tec.com/uk to upload their image, and there is no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted.  All entries will appear on the Hi-Tec website and Facebook page.