1997 Winners
1996 Winners
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1998 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.
Erik Perel, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
BEST OF SHOW
Chosen from the first-place winners of each category.
Michael Williamson, Washington Post, Washington, DC
SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Nikon Award for the Staff of the Year.
The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
1. SPOT NEWS
A picture of an unscheduled news event for which there was no planning.
1st. Don Peterson, Roanoke Times
2nd. Julian Harrison, Raleigh News and Observer
3rd. Marice Cohn Band, Miami Herald
HM. Rick McFarland, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HM. Steve Jessmore, Saginaw News
2. GENERAL NEWS
A picture of a scheduled news event for which advanced planning was possible.
1st. Jayson Singe, Greensboro News and Record
2nd. Brian Walski, Boston Herald
3rd. Alan Hawes, Greenville News
HM. Steve Jessmore, Saginaw News
3. FEATURE
A storytelling picture not necessarily news related. Usually a "found" situation that has strong human interest.
1st. Michael Williamson, Washington Post
2nd. Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald
3rd. Jennifer Podis, Palm Beach Post
HM. Steve Jessmore, Saginaw News
HM. Greg Lovett, Palm Beach Post
4. SPORTS ACTION
A picture that shows participation in a game or sports event.
1st. Jerry Hoefer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
2nd. Brian Walski, Boston Herald
3rd. Chuck Liddy, Raleigh News and Observer
HM. Matt Brown, Orange County Register (CA)
HM. Patrick Schneider, Charlotte Observer
5. SPORTS FEATURE
A feature picture that is sports related.
1st. Chuck Liddy, Raleigh News and Observer
2nd. Geraldine Wilkins-Kasinga, Los Angeles Times, Orange County
3rd. Greg Lovett, Palm Beach Post
HM. Christopher A. Record, Charlotte Observer
HM. Patrick Schneider, Charlotte Observer
6. PORTRAIT / PERSONALITY
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
1st. Corey Lowenstein, Raleigh News and Observer
2nd. Brian Walski, Boston Herald
3rd. Greg Lovett, Palm Beach Post
HM. Joe Weiss, The Herald-Sun
HM. David Lane, Palm Beach Post
7. PICTORIAL
A picture that exploits the graphic aesthetic qualities of the subject
with emphasis on composition.
1st. Michael Williamson, Washington Post
2nd. Don Peterson, Roanoke Times
3rd. Jennifer Podis, Palm Beach Post
HM. Debbi Morello, Freelance
HM. Jason Nuttle, Palm Beach Post
8. PRODUCT ILLUSTRATION
A picture that illustrates any product, including (but not limited to) food and clothing.
1st. Stephanie Klein-Davis, Roanoke Times
2nd. Roger W. Winstead, News and Observer
3rd. Steve Egan, News and Observer
HM. Cathy Seith, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
9. ISSUE ILLUSTRATION
A picture produced from a preconceived idea and intended to clarify or dramatize non-visual or editorial concepts.
1st. Stephanie Grace Lim, Charlotte Observer
2nd. Todd Sumlin, Charlotte Observer
3rd. Stephanie Grace Lim, Charlotte Observer
HM. Chris Hondros, Fayetteville Observer-Times
10. NEWS PICTURE STORY
A collection of news pictures which reveal a story line.
1st. Michael Williamson, Washington Post
2nd. Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald
3rd. Helen Jau, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
HM. Aristide Economopoulos, Jasper Herald
11. FEATURE PICTURE STORY
A collection of feature pictures which reveal a story line.
1st. Debbi Morello, Freelance
2nd. Layne Bailey, Charlotte Observer
3rd. Joe Weiss, The Herald-Sun
HM. Nuri Vallbona, Miami Herald
HM. Michael Williamson, Washington Post
12. SPORTS PICTURE STORY
A collection of sports pictures which reveal a story line.
1st. Aristide Economopoulos, Jasper Herald
2nd. Corey Lowenstein, Raleigh News and Observer
3rd. Jennifer Podis, Palm Beach Post
All of the award plaques for the individual categories were sponsored and donated by Pitman Photo Supply.
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