2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

General News Photo ( Non-Daily Group 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Recorder
    Entry Title: The Final Salute
    Entry Credit: Gavin Dressler
    Judge Comment: Tells a story with excellent composition with officer in foreground. Strong color contrast.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times
    Entry Title: History re-enacted
    Entry Credit: Steve Stewart
    Judge Comment: Excellent composition and capturing of moment of expression.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Tidewater News
    Entry Title: A’Layla Peterson smiles as one of the rides at the fair speeds up and sends its occupants through the air at an angle.
    Entry Credit: Titus Mohler
    Judge Comment: Excellent composition using lines, color and camera angle. Captured expression of joy yet a little fright.
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: The Star-Tribune
    Entry Title: American Legion flag retirement ceremony
    Entry Credit: Drew Mumich
    Judge Comment: Well done in low light. Good composition and color.
  • Competition Comment: Good group. The tree raising would have been a winner but technical quality hurt it.