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2007 Photography Contest
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AWARDS

SOUTHERN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the photographer who wins the portfolio competition in the professional division. This year's prize is a Nikon D200 camera.

Stephen M. Katz, The Virginian-Pilot

SOUTHERN STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the photographer who wins the portfolio competition in the student divison. This year's prize is a Nikon D200 camera.

Matt Eich, Ohio University

BEST OF SHOW
Chosen from the first-place winners of each category. This year's prize is a Nikon D200 camera.

James H. Kenney, Jr., Western Kentucky University

SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Nikon Award for the Staff of the Year.

St. Petersburg Times

NIKON SHOOTOUT
25 point-and-shoot digital cameras are loaned out by Nikon; participants are given an assignment and the best photo wins a Nikon CoolPix S200.

Kelly Wegel, University of Georgia

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

1. SPOT NEWS
A picture of an unscheduled news event for which there was no planning.

1st - Nick Oza, Arizona Republic
2nd - Sam Dean, The Roanoke Times
3rd - Tom Kelley IV, Daily Local News
HM - Jeremy Lock, United States Air Force
HM - John R. VanBeekum, Miami Herald

2. GENERAL NEWS
A picture of a scheduled news event for which advanced planning was possible.

1st - John Pendygraft, St. Petersburg Times
2nd - Sam Dean, The Roanoke Times
3rd - Joe Cavaretta, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
HM - John Pendygraft, St. Petersburg Times
HM - Logan Mock-Bunting, Getty Images

3. FEATURE
A storytelling picture not necessarily news related. Usually a "found" situation that has strong human interest.

1st - Robin Trimarchi, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
2nd - Jeff Widener, The Honolulu Advertiser
3rd - Noah Rabinowitz, Ohio University
HM - James H. Kenney Jr., Western Kentucky University

4. SPORTS ACTION
A picture that shows participation in a game or sports event.

1st - Matt Goins, Lexington Herald-Leader
2nd - Joe Cavaretta, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
3rd - Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer
HM - Stephen Traynor, Killeen Daily Herald
HM - Ted Richardson, Raleigh News and Observer

5. SPORTS FEATURE
A feature picture that is sports related.

1st - Justin Cook, St. Petersburg Times
2nd - Chris Curry, The Virginian-Pilot
3rd - Daivd Pierini, The Herald
HM - Rick Loomis, Los Angeles Times
HM - Kent G. Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

6. PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.

1st - James H. Kenney Jr., Western Kentucky University
2nd - Jason Arthurs, Raleigh News and Observer
3rd - Daivd Pierini, The Herald
HM - Jarrett Baker, University of Florida
HM - Rick Loomis, Los Angeles Times

7. PICTORIAL
A picture that exploits the graphic aesthetic qualities of the subject with emphasis on composition.

1st - Erik Lunsford, Palm Beach Post
2nd - Jimmy May, Bloomsburg Press Enterprise
3rd - Johnny Simon, Ohio University
HM - Greg Kahn, The Independent Tribune

8. PRODUCT ILLUSTRATION
A picture that illustrates any product, including (but not limited to) food and clothing.

1st - Ross Taylor, The Hartford Courant
2nd - Ross Taylor, The Hartford Courant
3rd - Todd Sumlin, The Charlotte Observer

9. ISSUE ILLUSTRATION
A picture produced from a preconceived idea and intended to clarify or dramatize non-visual or editorial concepts.

1st - Kyle Green, The Roanoke Times
2nd - Sean Simmers, Harrisburg Patriot-News
3rd - Erik Lunsford, Palm Beach Post
HM - Todd Sumlin, The Charlotte Observer
HM - Erik Lunsford, Palm Beach Post

10. NEWS PICTURE STORY
A collection of news pictures which reveal a story line.

1st - John Pendygraft, St. Petersburg Times
2nd - Stephen M. Katz, The Virginian-Pilot
3rd - Rick Loomis, Los Angeles Times
HM - Jeremy Lock, United States Air Force
HM - Stephen Traynor, Killeen Daily Herald

11. FEATURE PICTURE STORY
A collection of feature pictures which reveal a story line.

1st - James H. Kenney, Jr., Western Kentucky University
2nd - Rick Loomis, Los Angeles Times
3rd - Rick Loomis, Los Angeles Times
HM - Leah Hogsten, The Salt Lake Tribune
HM - Matt Eich, Ohio University

12. SPORTS PICTURE STORY
A collection of sports pictures which reveal a story line.

1st - Jarrett Baker, University of Florida
2nd - Ross Taylor, The Hartford Courant
3rd - Melissa Lyttle, St. Petersburg Times
HM - Melissa Lyttle, St. Petersburg Times
HM - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images