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1996 Photography Contest Winners
AWARDS
SOUTHERN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the photographer who wins the portfolio competition
in the professional division.
- Michael Williamson, The Washington Post, Washington, DC
SOUTHERN STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the photographer who wins the portfolio competition in the student divison.
- Patrick Witty, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
BEST OF SHOW
Chosen from the first category winners.
- Patrick Witty, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Nikon Award for the Staff of the Year.
- The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
SPOT NEWS
A picture of an unscheduled news event for which there was no planning.
- 1st -- Alan Hawes, The Greenville News (SC)
- 2nd -- Mel Nathanson, The Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Robert Davis, Chicago Sun-Times (IL)
- HM -- V. Jane Windsor, St. Petersburg Times (FL)
- HM -- Aris Economopoulos, Freelance
GENERAL NEWS
A picture of a scheduled news event for which advanced planning was possible.
- 1st -- Chuck Fadely, The Miami Herald (FL)
- 2nd -- Nuri Vallbona, The Miami Herald (FL)
- 3rd -- Kristine Dittmer, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
- HM -- Gary Allen, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
SPORTS ACTION
A picture that shows participation in a game or sports event.
- 1st -- Rick Wilson, Florida Times-Union (FL)
- 2nd -- Gary Allen, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Gary Allen, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Todd Bennett, Freelance
- HM -- Brian A. Lukanic, University of Florida (FL)
SPORTS FEATURE
A feature picture that is sports related.
- 1st -- Patrick Witty, Western Kentucky University (KY)
- 2nd -- Bruce Parker, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
- 3rd -- Blake Madden, The Augusta Chronicle (GA)
- HM -- Layne Bailey, The Charlotte Observer (NC)
- HM -- Todd Bennett, Freelance
FEATURE
A storytelling picture not necessarily news related. Usually a "found" situation that has strong human interest.
- 1st -- Jason Singe, The Salisbury Post (NC)
- 2nd -- Francis Gardler, The News Gazette (Champaign, IL)
- 3rd -- Caroline E. Couig, The Palm Beach Post (FL)
- HM -- Robert T. Willett, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Cathy Seith, The Durham Sun (NC)
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
- 1st -- Bill Steber, The Tennessean (TN)
- 2nd -- Bill Steber, The Tennessean (TN)
- 3rd -- Lonnie Timmons III, The Miami Herald (FL)
- HM -- Susan Stocker, The Sun Sentinel (FL)
PICTORIAL
A picture that exploits the graphic aesthetic qualities of the subject
with emphasis on composition.
- 1st -- J. Albert Diaz, The Miami Herald (FL)
- 2nd -- Michael Williamson, The Washington Post (DC)
- 3rd -- Guy Reynolds, Indianapolis Star (IN)
- HM -- Guy Reynolds, Indianapolis Star (IN)
- HM -- Bill Steber, The Tennessean (TN)
HUMOR
A picture in which either the subject matter or the photographer's treatment is humorous.
- 1st -- Joe Burbank, The Orlando Sentinel (FL)
- 2nd -- Walt Unks, The Herald-Sun (NC)
- 3rd -- Jerome Sturm, Burlington Times-News (NC)
EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION
A picture produced from a preconceived idea and intended to clarify or
dramatize non-visual concepts.
- 1st -- Jerry Wolford, Greensboro News & Record (NC)
- 2nd -- Andrew Itkoff, Freelance
- 3rd -- Jerry Wolford, Greensboro News & Record (NC)
FOOD ILLUSTRATION
A picture produced to illustrate a recipe or culinary concept.
- 1st -- Roger Winstead, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- 2nd -- Jamie Francis, The State (SC)
- 3rd -- Christine Cain, Randolph Community College (NC)
- HM -- Sherman Zent, The Palm Beach Post (FL)
FASHION ILLUSTRATION
A single picture; studio or location.
- 1st -- Richard Graulich, The Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 2nd -- Roget Winstead, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Brian Tucker, Randolph Community College (NC)
NEWS PICTURE STORY
A collection of news pictures which reveal a story line.
- 1st -- Michael Williamson, The Washington Post (DC)
- 2nd -- Roger Winstead, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Mel Nathanson, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
SPORTS PICTURE STORY
A collection of sports pictures which reveal a story line.
- 1st -- Aris Economopoulos, Freelance
- 2nd -- Gary O'Brien, The Charlotte Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- L. Albert Diaz, The Miami Herald (FL)
FEATURE PICTURE STORY
A collection of feature pictures which reveal a story line.
- 1st -- Roger Winstead, Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
- 2nd -- Jamie Francis, The State (SC)
- 3rd -- Michael Williamson, The Washington Post (DC)
- HM -- Brian Baer, St. Petersburg Times (FL)
All of the award plaques for the individual categories were sponsored and donated by Pitman Photo Supply.
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