1996 Winners
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1997 Photography Contest Winners
AWARDS
SOUTHERN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the photographer who wins the portfolio competition in the professional division.
- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, FL
SOUTHERN STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the photographer who wins the portfolio competition in the student divison.
- Alan Spearman, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
BEST OF SHOW
Chosen from the first-place winners of each category.
- Alan Spearman, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Nikon Award for the Staff of the Year.
- Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, FL
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
1. SPOT NEWS
A picture of an unscheduled news event for which there was no planning.
- 1st -- Lannis Waters, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 2nd -- Alan Hawes, Greenville News (SC)
- 3rd -- Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald (FL)
- HM -- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- HM -- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post (FL)
2. GENERAL NEWS
A picture of a scheduled news event for which advanced planning was possible.
- 1st -- Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel (FL)
- 2nd -- Gary Allen, The News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Jamie Francis, The State (SC)
- HM -- Jerry Wolford, The News & Record (NC)
- HM -- Bill Steber, The Tennessean (TN)
3. FEATURE
A storytelling picture not necessarily news related. Usually a "found" situation that has strong human interest.
- 1st -- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 2nd -- Corey Lowenstein, The News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Todd Sumlin, Wilmington Star-News (NC)
- HM -- Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald (FL)
- HM -- Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald (FL)
4. SPORTS ACTION
A picture that shows participation in a game or sports event.
- 1st -- Toni Sandys, St. Petersburg Times (FL)
- 2nd -- Bruce Parker, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
- 3rd -- Bill Clark, Marietta Daily Journal (GA)
- HM -- Michael Ainsworth, Dallas Morning News (TX)
- HM -- Gary Bogdon, Orlando Sentinel (FL)
5. SPORTS FEATURE
A feature picture that is sports related.
- 1st -- Swayne B. Hall, Fayetteville Observer-Times (NC)
- 2nd -- Lannis Waters, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 3rd -- Walt Unks, The Herald-Sun (NC)
- HM -- Stephen Reed, Alexandria Daily Town Talk (VA)
- HM -- Steve Shelton, Augusta Chronicle (GA)
6. PORTRAIT / PERSONALITY
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
- 1st -- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 2nd -- Allan Detrich, The Block News Alliance (OH-PA)
- 3rd -- Preston Mack, Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel (FL)
- HM -- Allan Detrich, The Block News Alliance (OH-PA)
- HM -- Kris Leggett, Randolph Community College (NC)
7. PICTORIAL
A picture that exploits the graphic aesthetic qualities of the subject
with emphasis on composition.
- 1st -- Lannis Waters, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 2nd -- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- 3rd -- Roger Winstead, News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Todd Sumlin, Wilmington Star-News (NC)
- HM -- Alexa Welch Edlund, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
8. PRODUCT ILLUSTRATION
A picture that illustrates any product, including (but not limited to) food and clothing.
- 1st -- Cathy Seith, The Herald-Sun (NC)
- 2nd -- Linda Stelter, The State (SC)
- 3rd -- Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
- HM -- Elizabeth Gatlin, Fayetteville Observer-Times (NC)
9. ISSUE ILLUSTRATION
A picture produced from a preconceived idea and intended to clarify or dramatize non-visual or editorial concepts.
- 1st -- Michael Bryant, The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
- 2nd -- Michael Bryant, The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
- 3rd -- Michael Bryant, The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
- HM -- Joe Weiss, The Herald-Sun (NC)
- HM -- Chris Hondros, Fayetteville Observer-Times
10. NEWS PICTURE STORY
A collection of news pictures which reveal a story line.
- 1st -- Corey Lowenstein, The News & Observer (NC)
- 2nd -- Tyler Hicks, Wilmington Star-News (NC)
- 3rd -- Chuck Liddy, The News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Tyler Hicks, Wilmington Star-News (NC)
- HM -- Eric Seals, The State (SC)
11. FEATURE PICTURE STORY
A collection of feature pictures which reveal a story line.
- 1st -- Allan Detrich, The Block News Alliance (OH-PA)
- 2nd -- Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald (FL)
- 3rd -- Stephanie Welch, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- HM -- Alan Spearman, University of Georgia (GA)
- HM -- Chad Stevens, Western Kentucky University (KY)
12. SPORTS PICTURE STORY
A collection of sports pictures which reveal a story line.
- 1st -- Alan Spearman, University of Georgia (GA)
- 2nd -- Steve Jessmore, Saginaw News (MI)
- 3rd -- Gary Allen, The News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Gary Bogdon, The Orlando Sentinel (FL)
13. CAMPAIGN '96
A picture of any 1996 political campaign or election.
- 1st -- Mel Nathanson, The News & Observer (NC)
- 2nd -- Jim Bounds, The News & Observer (NC)
- 3rd -- Tom Copeland, News & Record (NC)
- HM -- Xin Liu, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- HM -- Stuart T. Wagner, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
14. '96 OLYMPICS
A feature or action picture from the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
- 1st -- Gary Bogdon, The Orlando Sentinel (FL)
- 2nd -- Mark Adams, University of Georgia (GA)
- 3rd -- Allen Eyestone, Palm Beach Post (FL)
- HM -- Gary Allen, The News & Observer (NC)
- HM -- Gary Bogdon, The Orlando Sentinel (FL)
15. HUMOR
A picture in which either the subject matter or the photographer's treatment is humorous.
- 1st -- Cecelia Konyn, The Sun News (FL)
- 2nd -- Bernard Thomas, The Herald-Sun (NC)
- 3rd -- Renee Ittner-McManus, The State (SC)
All of the award plaques for the individual categories were sponsored and donated by Pitman Photo Supply.
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