JULY 2006

Judging Chair: Nick Lammers, chief photographer, Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Calif.
Judges: D. Ross Cameron, Ray Chavez, Sean Connelley, staff photographers; and Josh Birnbaum, intern

Spot News
1st - Michael Blair, The News Herald, Father and Son Flood Victims
2nd - Ryan Garza, The Flint Journal, Blaze Kills Dogs
3rd - Justin Rumbach, Courier and Press, Crash and Carry

General News
1st - Denny Simmons, Courier & Press, Happy Old Lady
2nd - Garet Cobb, Bedford times-Mail, Old-Time Baseball
3rd - Kevin Graff, The Alliance Review, Hug Goodbye

Sports
1st - Kendra Stanley-Mills, Muskegon Chronicle, Winning Eagle
2nd - Ernest Coleman, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Bucked
3rd - Joseph C. Garza, Tribune-Star, Under Pressure

Feature Single
1st - Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star, Storm Watch
2nd - Teesha McClam, Springfield News-Sun, Checkered Floor
3rd - Marshall Gorby, Springfield News-Sun, Sherlock Boy

Feature Multiple
1st - Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star, Bucking for Glory
2nd - Sarah Rice, The Kalamazoo Gazette, Duty Bound
3rd - Kevin Benedict, Midland Daily News, Lord of the Ring