Joro Watch Awards

2025 Contest Winners

Photo Winners

"Golden Lens" badge for first place photo in the 2025 JoroWatch photo competition.

First Place: Golden Lens

Ben Ivins Media

Photo of profile view Female Joro spider on web with male Joro spider a few inches above at 12:00 position.
"Silver Lens" badge for second place photo in the 2025 JoroWatch photo competition.

Second Place: Silver Lens

Liz Esarove

Photo of female Joro Spider on web with dark background
"Bronze Lens" badge for third place photo in the 2025 JoroWatch photo competition.

Third Place: Bronze Lens

Jonathan Wainright

Photo of female Joro Spider in the middle of web coated with rain drops.
"Spotlight Mention" badge for honorable mention photos in the 2025 JoroWatch photo competition.

Spotlight Mention Photos
"Spotlight Mention" badge for honorable mention photos in the 2025 JoroWatch photo competition.

Spotting Winners

Congratulations to our winners!

  • County Champs Braedon Shelton, Charissa Richard, and Katie Biggert submitted the first positive Joro spider report in a county.

  • County Hopper Donna Bennet submitted verified reports from the most counties. Reports were submitted from 11 counties.

  • Our Super Spotter submitted the most verified reports, overall, clocking in 92 verified reports! 

Contest Reporters

Joro Watch 2025 Badges have DROPPED!

Spotting and Photo Contest participants will receive an exclusive achievement badge for their verified sightings. Contest award winners will also earn an Award Badge.

Complete your account sign in and check them out:
📱 In the EDDMapS app >>> Menu Drawer > MyEDDMapS
💻 On the website >>> My Profile > Achievements