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2006 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.

Mike Stocker, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Josh Meltzer, The Roanoke Times (runner-up)

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.

Justin Cook, UNC - Chapel Hill
Ray McCrea Jones, UNC - Chapel Hill (runner-up)

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

Ethan Hyman, News and Observer

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 S4.

Chad Ryan, Indiana University

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

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

1st - Justin Cook, UNC - Chapel Hill
2nd - John Pendygraft, St. Petersburg Times
3rd - Josh Meltzer, The Roanoke Times
HM - Michael Fernandez, Patriot-News
HM - Justin Cook, UNC - Chapel Hill

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

1st - Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News
2nd - Jeff Widener, The Honolulu Advertiser
3rd - Joe Cavaretta, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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

1st - Ethan Hyman, News and Observer
2nd - Oscar Hidalgo, Freelance
3rd - Melissa Lyttle, St. Petersburg Times

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

1st - Yolanda M. James, The Charlotte Observer
2nd - Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch
3rd - Patrick Schneider, The Charlotte Observer
HM - Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch
HM - Michael C. Weimar, The Gainesville Sun

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

1st - Brian Cassella, St. Petersburg Times
2nd - Patrick Schneider, The Charlotte Observer
3rd - Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
HM - Kevin German, The Sacramento Bee
HM - John L. White, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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

1st - Kevin German, The Sacramento Bee
2nd - Erik M. Lunsford, Palm Beach Post
3rd - Josh Meltzer, The Roanoke Times
HM - Nicole Frugé, San Antonio Express-News
HM - Gerry Melendez, The State

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

1st - Melissa Golden
2nd - Andrew Aaron Henderson, Western Kentucky University
3rd - Kevin German, The Sacramento Bee
HM - Caleb Raynor, Athens Banner Herald

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

1st - Justin Cook, UNC - Chapel Hill
2nd - Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch
3rd - Rick Wilson, The Florida Times-Union

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, San Jose Mercury News
2nd - Stephanie Grace Lim, San Jose Mercury News
3rd - Kevin German, The Sacramento Bee
HM - Corey Lowenstein, The News and Observer

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

1st - Justin Cook, UNC - Chapel Hill
2nd - John Pendygraft, St. Petersburg Times
3rd - Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
HM - Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News
HM - Ethan Hyman, News and Observer

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

1st - Justin Cook, UNC - Chapel Hill
2nd - David Pierini, The Herald
3rd - Sam Dean, The Roanoke Times
HM - Caleb Raynor, Athens Banner Herald
HM - Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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

1st - Erik M. Lunsford, Palm Beach Post
2nd - Patrick Schneider, Charlotte Observer
3rd - Gloria Ferniz, San Antonio Express-News