The Lorne J. Hymers Theme Plaque is awarded to the photographer with the highest cumulative score in the two theme competitions held in conjunction with the in-club category competitions in a given year. Each photographer can contribute up to two images to each theme competition, in addition to the six in-club category images that are submitted at that time.

Lorne Hymers donated this plaque as a tribute to those members entering a competition in which the subject was predetermined. Lorne, employed as an architectural designer, was an avid railway buff in addition to being an accomplished photographer and long-time member of the Highland Glen Camera Club. Lorne continually promoted the idea of theme competitions as a valuable photographic exercise, and theme competitions remain a significant part of the HGCC program from year to year.

Prior winners of the Lorne J. Hymers Theme Plaque are listed below.