Cliff Edom New America Award
In diverse communities and small towns we see the spirit and celebration of everyday life. Our goal is to recognize award-winning photographic storytelling about rural and ethnically diverse people - under-covered communities in America. Acknowledging the effectiveness of Cliff Edom's approach and passion for teaching, we move his vision forward. This is a portfolio of no more than 25 images. (Newspaper)
First Place: Melanie Burford, Ohio University
Second Place: Chris Tyree, The Virginian Pilot
Third Place: Nancy Pastor, The WashingtonTimes
Honorable Mention: Aristide Economopoulos, The Star-Ledger

Newspaper Photographer of the Year
First Place: Carolyn Cole, the Los Angeles Times
Honorable Mention: Noah Addis, The Star-Ledger

Magazine Photographer of the Year
First Place: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Honorable Mention: Ami Vitale, Getty Images

Attack on America News
A single image documented on September 11th. A single image that captures the harsh reality and magnitude of the terrorist attacks in the United States and/or the military response. (Newspaper and Magazine)
First Place: Robert Cumins, Freelance
Second Place: Aristide Economopolous, The Star-Ledger
Third Place: Xavier J. Araujo, El Nuevo Dia
Honorable Mention: Suzanne Plunkett, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: John Labriola, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: Amy Davis, The Baltimore Sun
Honorable Mention: Shannon Stapleton, Reuters

Attack on America - Magazine
A single image made on or since September 11th. A single image that captures the emotion/magnitude of any event relating to the terrorist attacks in the United States and/or any military response. (Magazine)
First Place: Robert Stolarik, Gamma
Second Place: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Third Place: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Honorable Mention: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Honorable Mention: Christophe Agou, Newsweek
Honorable Mention: Robert Stolarik, Gamma
Honorable Mention: Timothy Fadek, Time Magazine

Attack on America Feature
A single image made on or since September 11th. A single image that captures the emotion/magnitude of any event relating to the terrorist attacks in the United States and/or any military response. (Newspaper and Magazine)
First Place: Thomas E. Franklin, The Record
Second Place: Jim Rankin, The Toronto Star
Third Place: Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Honorable Mention: Michael Williamson, The Washington Post
Honorable Mention: Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Honorable Mention: Doug Mills, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: Krista Niles, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: Jessica Lifland, Evansville Courier & Press

Attack on America Picture Story
A picture story made on or since September 11th. A series of images (maximum of 12) that captures the emotion/magnitude of any event relating to the terrorist attacks in the United States and/or any military response.
First Place: Yoni Brook, Freelance
Second Place: Mario Tama, Getty Images
Third Place: Andrea Bruce Woodall, Washington Post
Honorable Mention: Doug Mills, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: Aristide Economopoulous, The Start Ledger
Honorable Mention: Jennifer Brown, The Star Ledger
Honorable Mention: Stan Honda, Agence France Presse

Attack on America Picture Story - Magazine
First Place: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine,
Second Place: Robert Stolarik, Gamma
Third Place: Jim Watson, All Hands Magazine
Honorable Mention: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Honorable Mention: Rachel Cobb, Freelance

International News
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
First Place: Carolyn Cole, Los Angeles Times
Second Place: Stephen Ferry, The New York Times
Third Place: Evelyn Hockstein, Reuters
Honorable Mention: Mike Fender, Indianapolis Star
Honorable Mention: Benjamin Rusnak, Food For The Poor
Honorable Mention: Paras Shah, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: Tauseef Mustafa, Agence France Presse
Honorable Mention: Fernando Morales, Agence France Presse

International News Picture Story
A series of pictures, taken outside of the United States, that depicts a story line or single theme. This story may be spot news, general news or issue reporting. Twelve images maximum per story. (Newspaper)
First Place: Stephen Ferry, The New York Times
Second Place: Mike Stocker, The Sun-Sentinel
Third Place: Carolyn Cole, Los Angeles Times
Honorable Mention: Lois Raimondo, The Washington Post
Honorable Mention: Cheryl Diaz Meyer, The Dallas Morning News

General News
Recognizing that much of the daily news coverage is planned in advance, we seek to reward outstanding achievement based on creativity and timing at organized events such as general meetings, promotional events and staged coverage opportunities. A photograph taken in the United States. (Newspaper)
First Place: Fred Squillante, The Columbus Dispatch
Second Place: Mark Adams, The Sun News
Third Place: Steven M. Herppich, Cincinnati Enquirer
Honorable Mention: David H Schreiber, C & G Newspapers
Honorable Mention: Pete Souza, Chicago Tribune
Honorable Mention: Mark Christian, The Gazette
Honorable Mention: Lannis Waters, The Palm Beach Post

Domestic News
First Place: Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Second Place: David Duprey, Associated Press
Third Place: Stephanie Sinclair, Chicago Tribune
Honorable Mention: Carlos Chavez, The Desert Sun
Honorable Mention: Gloria Ferniz, San Antonio Express-News
Honorable Mention: David Parker, Reno Gazette-Journal

Domestic News Picture Story
A series of news pictures, taken in the United States, that depicts a story line or single theme. This story may be spot news, general news or issue reporting. 12 images maximum per story. (Newspaper)
First Place: A.J. Wolfe, The Commercial Appeal
Second Place: Karen Ducey, freelance/Indianapolis Star
Third Place: Liz O. Baylen, The Washington Times
Honorable Mention: Cherie Diez, St. Petersburg Times
Honorable Mention: Steve Jessmore, The Flint Journal
Honorable Mention: Steven M. Herppich, Cincinnati Enquirer

Feature Picture
A picture of a "found" situation that features strong human interest, or a fresh view of an everyday scene. (Newspaper)
First Place: Melissa Lyttle, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Second Place: Alexander Zemlianchenko, Associated Press
Third Place: J. Albert Diez, The Miami Herald
Honorable Mention: Rick Sinclair, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Honorable Mention: Erik Refner, Berlingske Tidende
Honorable Mention: Barton Cromeens, Abilene Reporter-News
Honorable Mention: Landon Nordeman, The Concorde Monitor
Honorable Mention: Davis Turner, The Free Lance-Star.

Feature Picture Story
A series of pictures that depicts a story line or single theme. This picture story category is for non-news essays. Twelve images maximum per story. (Newspaper)
First Place: Yannis Kontos, Gamma
Second Place: Bill Greene, The Boston Globe
Third Place: Sheila Springsteen, Home News Tribune
Honorable Mention: Erik Refner, Naples Daily News
Honorable Mention: Brad Clift, The Hartford Courant
Honorable Mention: Noah Addis, The Star-Ledger

Portrait & Personality
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
First Place: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Second Place: Michael Chow, The Arizona Republic
Third Place: Romain Blanquart, Naples Daily News
Honorable Mention: Dale Guldan, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Honorable Mention: John Burgess, The Press Democrat
Honorable Mention: MItsu Yasukawa, The Star-Ledger
Honorable Mention: Rod A. Lamkey Jr, The Washington Times

Pictorial
A picture that exploits the graphic or aesthetic qualities of the subject with an emphasis on composition. (Newspaper and Magazine)
First Place: Susan Watts, New York Daily News
Second Place: Michael Goulding, Orange County Register
Third Place: Samanda Dorger, Napa Valley Register
Honorable Mention: Damon Winter, The Dallas Morning News
Honorable Mention: Jacek Gancarz, Palm Beach Daily News
Honorable Mention: Todd Sumlin, The Charlotte Observer

The Arts
A picture that captures the quality, production or
expression of the arts. The realm of what is beautiful or of more than
ordinary significance. Examples include the performing arts, fashion and
architecture.
First Place: Michael Laughlin, Sun-Sentinel
Second Place: Michael Laughlin, Sun-Sentinel
Third Place: Franka Bruns, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Honorable Mention: Fred Squillante, The Columbus Dispatch
Honorable Mention: Kyle Green, Portland Tribune
Honorable Mention: Roger Turesson, Expressen

Computer Image Illustration
When illustrating, the idea is key. We seek to reward outstanding execution, without digital means, for an idea that raises the bar on creativity and execution in this area of the illustrative. (Newspaper and Magazine)
First Place: Sacha Waldman, Freelance
Second Place: Carol Cleere, Tampa Tribune
Third Place: Allison Corbett, Ohio University
Honorable Mention: Chris Landsberger, Enid News & Eagle

Conceptual Illustration
In this powerful age of computer imagery and technology, the time has come to reward the creative and dramatic work that graces the pages of newspapers and magazines that use photographs as the source material. This category is for digitally created images. (Newspaper and Magazine)
First Place: Chad Greene, Killeen Daily Herald
Second Place: Kent Phillips, Detroit Free Press
Third Place: John Burgess, The Press Democrat
Honorable Mention: Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Honorable Mention: Gregory Shaver, Racine Journal Times

Nature & Environment
A picture that captures, with all its phenomena, the air, water, minerals, and life (flora and fauna) - an appreciation of the world.
First Place: Jim Lavrakas, Anchorage Daily News
Second Place: Harley Soltes, The Seattle Times
Third Place: Michael Robinson-Chavez, The Washington Post
Honorable Mention: Stephen Ferry, The New York Times
Honorable Mention: Chris Landsberger, Enid News & Eagle

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

Sports Action
A peak action photograph which captures the competitive spirit and game coverage.
First Place: Alan Hawes, The Post and Courier
Second Place: Mike Stocker, The Sun-Sentinel
Third Place: Carlos Puma, The Press-Enterprise
Honorable Mention: Barry Reeger, Tribune-Review
Honorable Mention: Rich Lipski, Washington Post
Honorable Mention: Chris Faytok, The Star Ledger
Honorable Mention: Dean Coppola, Contra Times
Honorable Mention: Pat Sullivan, Associated Press

Sports Feature
A sports-related feature picture other than game.
First Place: Adrin Snider, Daily Press
Second Place: Mike Fender, Indianapolis Star
Third Place: Chris Tyree, The Virginian-Pilot
Honorable Mention: Walter Iooss Jr., Freelance
Honorable Mention: Peter A. Calvin, Dallas Observer
Honorable Mention: Amy Sancetta, Associated Press
Honorable Mention: Carlos Brigo, Diario Popular
Honorable Mention: Michael Robinson-Chavez, The Washington Post

Sports Picture Story
Any sports-oriented subject portrayed in a multiple picture fashion. The pictures should be related to convey a singular story line.
First Place: Bill Greene, The Boston Globe
Second Place: Gayle Shomer, The Charlotte Observer
Third Place: Damon Winter, The Dallas Morning News
Honorable Mention: Mike Fender, Indianapolis Star
Honorable Mention: Chris Faytok, The Star Ledger

Sports Photographer of the Year
*no award given

Magazine Feature
A picture of a "found" situation with strong human interest, or a fresh view of an everyday scene.
First Place: Kurt Vinion, Freelance
Second Place: Donna DeCesare, Aperture
Third Place: Diana Walker, The New York Times Magazine
Honorable Mention: Donna DeCesare, UNICEF
Honorable Mention: Janet Jarman, Contact Press Images

Magazine Portrait & Personality
A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
First Place: Stefan Zaklin, Freelance
Second Place: Frazer Dryden, PictureDesk International
Third Place: John Kaplan, University of Florida
Honorable Mention: Donna DeCesare, Aperture
Honorable Mention: Eric Grigorian, Freelance
Honorable Mention: Karen Ballard, Freelance

Magazine News
A picture of a "found" situation with strong human interest, or a fresh view of an everyday scene.
First Place: Oleg Nikishin, Getty Images
Second Place: Karen Ballard, Freelance
Third Place: Paula Bronstein, Getty Images
Honorable Mention: Paula Bronstein, Getty Images
Honorable Mention: Paula Bronstein, Getty Images
Honorable Mention: Gerd Ludwig, National Geographic
Honorable Mention: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine

Magazine News Picture Story
A series of news pictures that depicts a story line or single theme. 12 images maximum per story.
First Place: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Second Place: Oleg Nikishin, Getty Images
Third Place: James Nachtwey, Time Magazine
Honorable Mention: Stephen Zaklin, Freelance
Honorable Mention: Kael Alford, Getty Images

Magazine Feature Picture Story
First Place: Ami Vitale, Panos
Second Place: Janet Jarman, Contact Press Images
Third Place: Sarah Leen, National Geographic
Honorable Mention: John Stanmeyer, Time Magazine
Honorable Mention: Duane Prentice, Nomadic Visions
Honorable Mention: John Kaplan, University of Florida

Web - Best Use of the Web
Entrants had to demonstrate a mastery of photographic storytelling in an online environment. Content, interface design, navigation and interactivity were all evaluated to find sites that attempted to further the evolution of web-based photojournalism.
OVER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: Aging in America, MSNBC.com

UNDER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: Touching Hearts, heraldsun.com (Joe Weiss)

INDEPENDENT:
   Honerable Mention: aphotoaday.org

Web - Best Picture Story
The best use of still photographs where the content of the images is presented in the most direct and easily accessible way possible. Animation can be used only to advance from one image to another and audio, where appropriate, can be used to enhance the storytelling.
First Place: Aging in America - msnbc.com

Web - Best News Picture Story
The best use of still photographs where the content of the images is presented in the most direct and easily accessible way possible. Animation can be used only to advance from one image to another and audio, where appropriate, can be used to enhance the storytelling.
OVER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: War Zone Eyewitness - washingtonpost.com
   Second Place: AIDs in Africa - time.com
   Third Place: The Famine the World Forgot - time.com

Web - Best Feature Picture Story
The best use of still photographs where the content of the images is presented in the most direct and easily accessible way possible. Animation can be used only to advance from one image to another and audio, where appropriate, can be used to enhance the storytelling.
OVER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: Aging in America - msnbc.com
   Second Place: Crashing Hard into Adulthood - latimes.com (Gail Fisher)
   Third Place: Clinton's Last Days - time.com

INDEPENDENT:
   First Place: Communities Against Violence - Donna DeCesare
   Second Place: Kids in Chaos - Melissa Lyttle

Web - Best Sports Picture Story
The best use of still photographs where the content of the images is presented in the most direct and easily accessible way possible. Animation can be used only to advance from one image to another and audio, where appropriate, can be used to enhance the storytelling.
OVER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   Honorable Mention: Cal Ripken Retires - washingtonpost.com

INDEPENDENT:
   Second Place: First Division - G.M. Reeves

Web - Best Multimedia Package
Highlights the use of audio, video and animation in the presentation of web-based stories. Special attention was paid to content, usability and interactivity, as well as to the use of available technologies to complement and enhance the art of visual storytelling.
OVER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: Crashing Hard into Adulthood - latimes.com (Gail Fisher)
   Second Place: Photographer's Journal: Frontiers of War - nytimes.com
   Third Place: Katherine Graham - washingtonpost.com

UNDER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: Touching Hearts - heraldsun.com (Joe Weiss)
   Second Place: Tribute to the King - heraldsun.com (Joe Weiss)

INDEPENDENT:
   Third Place: House of Pain - pixelpress.com; Los Dominos - Carolyn Kaster (tie)

Web - Best Event Package, Attack on America
Web presentations, packages or series devoted to in depth coverage of the attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001 and their aftermath. Key elements for the judges to consider were how well sites integrated content, design and usability to provide information that was both comprehensive and easily accessible
OVER 500K VIEWS/MONTH:
   First Place: Attack on America - msnbc.com
   Second Place: Attack on America - washingtonpost.com
   Third Place: Attack on America - time.com

INDEPENDENT:
   Honerable Mention: Seeing the Horror Part One and Two - digitaljournalist.org