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March 20, 2002

Nature & Environment Story - Newspaper & Magazine
First place: Ami Vitale, Panos

Nature & Environment Story Judging Criteria:
A series of pictures that depicts a single theme or story line that captures, with all its phenomena, the air, water, minerals, and life (flora and fauna) -- an appreciation of the world. (Newspaper and Magazine)

Nature & Environment Story - Newspaper & Magazine
First Place: Ami Vitale, Panos
Second Place: Michael Robinson-Chavez, The Washington Post

Winner's comments:
Mauritania is a magnificent but rugged place. Despite the difficult conditions and heartbreaking moments, I met countless wonderful people doing amazing things. My sincere appreciation to everyone working at Oxfam who has sacrificed so much to make a difference every day. -- Amy Vitale

Judges' comments:
"Ms. Vitale's illuminating picture story on the plight of West Africa includes stunning photographs with a transporting quality. Her photographs of the musicians and local fishermen singing about their struggles are a wonderful alternative to the obvious images of sun-seared earth, although her images of those unfortunate realities are stunning as well." -- Kenny Irby

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