FEBRUARY 2006

Judging Chair: Steve Warmoski, chief photographer, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Jacksonville Ill.
Judges: Clayton Stalter, photographer; and Kendra Helmer, intern

Spot News
1st - Cory Morse, Muskegon Chronicle, Deer rescued from ice
2nd - Jimmie Presley, Muskegon Chronicle, 86-car pile up
3rd - Joe Harpring, The Republic, Wide and high crash shot

General News
1st - Bob Gwaltney, Courier & Press, State champions on fire truck
2nd - Denny Simmons, Courier & Press, Dead tornado victim’s 19th birthday
3rd - Scott Shaw, Plain Dealer, Homeless blur

Sports
1st - Kevin Benedict, Midland Daily News, Dashed dreams
2nd - Jeremy Hogan, Bloomington Times-Herald, Girly hoops consolation
3rd - Danny Vowell, Kentucky New Era, Swimmers — sister act

Feature Single
1st - Justin Rumbach, Courier & Press, Idita-dog drinks from silver cup
2nd - Mark Bugnaski, Kalamazoo Gazette, 72nd anniversary smooch
3rd - Pete Schreiner, Bedford Times Mail, Post-it Love

Feature Multiple
1st - Matt Detrich, Indianapolis Star, The true life — Church of one (to 10)
2nd - Jeff Swinger, Cincinnati Enquirer, Wrestler — No hands, no feet
3rd - Tim Revell, Columbus Dispatch, Oboe player