LAKEPORT, Calif. — Mendocino College/Lake Center is proud to announce that Dual Enrollment Student Ambassador Yaelin Lim has been awarded the Grand Jury Prize for the “Spirit of Lake County” Photography Contest, in this year’s Grand Jury Report.

Her winning photograph, selected from a highly competitive pool of submissions across Lake County, will be featured on the official cover of the 2025 Lake County Grand Jury Report. 

The judges praised Lim’s work for its emotional depth, artistic composition, and ability to capture a quiet yet powerful moment that resonates beyond the frame.

Lim, a dual enrollment ambassador for Mendocino College, has consistently demonstrated leadership, service and creativity throughout her time with the program. This award reflects not only her artistic talent, but the heart and thoughtfulness she brings to everything she does.

“Yaelin’s eye for beauty is what stood out for us, besides the obvious technical quality” said a member of the selection committee. “This recognition is deeply deserved, and we’re so proud to have her work honored in such a meaningful way.”