This underwater photograph of Nicky Riordan, who won a bronze medal for diving at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, is photographer Stephen Parker's entry in the best portrait category at the Canon Awards.
Two Rotorua Daily Post staff have been named finalists in the Canon Media Awards.
Chief photographer Stephen Parker is in the running to retain his title of Photographer of the Year by being one of four finalists in the category. He is also a finalist in the best portrait category.
Former Rotorua Daily Post reporter Kyra Dawson is a finalist in the junior reporter category for work she did at the newspaper last year.
Regional editor Scott Inglis said it was a fantastic achievement to have two staff named among the finalists.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland on May 19.
Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.