VIDEO: 2022 winners declared at Parksville’s international sand sculpting event

Bruce Waugh, from B.C., works on his masterpiece during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Bruce Waugh, from B.C., works on his masterpiece during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Dan Belcher won first place in the individual sculptor category at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. He is pictured accepting the prize from Parksville Mayor Ed Mayne. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Dan Belcher won first place in the individual sculptor category at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. He is pictured accepting the prize from Parksville Mayor Ed Mayne. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Susanne Ruseler and Sue McGrew won first place for doubles, as well as the doubles competitors’ choice, at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Susanne Ruseler and Sue McGrew won first place for doubles, as well as the doubles competitors’ choice, at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Francisco Calvillo won competitors’ choice at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 17 in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo).Francisco Calvillo won competitors’ choice at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 17 in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo).
Francisco Calvillo works on his masterpiece during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Francisco Calvillo works on his masterpiece during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Edith van de Wetering puts the finishing touches on her artwork at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Edith van de Wetering puts the finishing touches on her artwork at the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Jo Hollick, from B.C., works on her master sculpture during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Jo Hollick, from B.C., works on her master sculpture during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
David Kaube, from Parksville, works on his art piece during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)David Kaube, from Parksville, works on his art piece during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Damon Langlois, from B.C. is seen hard at work during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Damon Langlois, from B.C. is seen hard at work during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Abe Waterman and Joris Kivits hard at work during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Abe Waterman and Joris Kivits hard at work during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

The 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition wrapped up July 17, with another round of incredible work.

Susanne Ruseler and Sue McGrew won first place for doubles, while Dan Belcher took home first place in the individual sculptor category.

The sculptures remain open for viewing through Aug. 21.

READ MORE: Sand sculptures a big draw as competition returns to Parksville for 2022

The theme of this year’s sand sculpting competition, which is the first since 2019, is the ‘Roaring ’20s’.

— NEWS Staff

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