Congrats on this striking minimalist find. A well-earned ribbon indeed. And as a side note: This is one of those rare instances where I think the border amplifies rather than diminishes the composition. Makes me want to rethink my assumption that borders usually take up pixels better reserved for the image itself.
Beautiful serene image. The balance here between the two trees, the surf and the distant mountains is prefect for the challenge. Perhaps add a bit more contrast to the scene and see if you like that better.