National Press Photographer Association Best of Photojournalism awards slowly trickling out, IPPA members taking places
Brian Hill of the Daily Herald took BEST OF SHOW for Single Image:
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/BOS/78826/151577.html
Brian Hill of the Daily Herald took First Place in Domestic News:
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/DON/78826/151577.html
Pete Souza from the Chicago Tribune took Second Place for Celebrity Picture Story:
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/CPS/84225/159239.html
Whitney Curtis from the Daily Herald Photographer took Third Place in Enterprise Picture Story — Smaller Markets. (Curtis photographed this while at the Standard-Examiner in Utah before she joined the Daily Herald in late 2005.)
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/UES/102227/183391.html
Mark Black from the Daily Herald took an Honorable Mention for Humor:
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/HUM/89707/166310.html
Joseph P. Meier from the Daily Southtown took an Honorable Mention for Enterprise:
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/ENT/98490/178639.html
Amelia Phillips from the Kane County Chronicle took an Honorable mention for Local Portrait or Personality
http://bop.nppa.org/2007/still_photography/winners/LPP/81939/156849.html
(More results coming as they update their site)
The Illinois Student Best of Photojournalism 2006 winners gallery is now available!
The Illinois Student Best of Photojournalism 2006 winners gallery is up:
iSBOP Judges:
Michael Tercha, Staff Photographer at the Chicago Tribune
Marianne Mathers, Photo Editor at the Aurora Beacon News
Scott Bort, Staff Photographer at the Courier News in Elgin
Kristy Ann Mann, Staff Photographer at the Northwest Herald
Contest administered by Dr. James Kelly, Southern Illinois University
Judged March 9, 2007 at Northwestern University during the IPPA Conference
You can help! We’re looking for a volunteer to make award certificates for the iSBOP winners. If you have a design programs and can make awards featuring the winning images, contact Steve - at - ippaonline.com. All you have to do is make PDFs of the awards and Mark Black can make the prints using the printer on loan from Canon.
IPPA Convention 2007
The Illinois Press Photographer Association convention has been scheduled for 2007. It will be held March 9 & 10 at the McCormick Tribune Center on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, Illinois.
–> iBOP and Multimedia Contest Results here!!! <–
IPPA Conference Speakers and iBOP Judges:
- Robert Cohen - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Barbara Davidson - The Dallas Morning News
- Steve Jessmore- The Flint Journal
IPPA Multimedia Contest Judges:
(The multimedia contest will be judged electronically before the IPPA convention)
- Mark Edelson, Presentation Editor at The Palm Beach Post
- Seth Gitner, Multimedia Editor at The Roanoke Times/Roanoke.com
- Richard Koci Hernandez, Deputy Director of Multimedia at The San Jose Mercury News
- Joe Weiss, Interactive Producer and Developer at the News & Observer and creator of Soundslides
- Angela Grant - Multimedia Producer at the San Antonio Express-News and multimedia guru at In The Circle
(Multimedia contest judging administered by Will Sullivan, Interactive Projects Editor at The Palm Beach Post)
Schedule:
All location addresses and maps/directions available below!
Friday
9 am - 6 pm � Judging iBOP � McCormick Tribune Center Forum (1st floor, the big auditorium)
2 pm � Judging iSBOP �McCormick Tribune Center Room 3-107 (3rd floor, end of the hall on the right side)
7 pm � Dinner � Mt. Everest (Indian food) 630 Church St. Evanston, IL More info: http://www.mteverestrestaurant.com/us/default.aspx?gmode=us
8:30 pm � Hospitality in Presidential Suite/Room 625, Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., Evanston.
Saturday
10 am � Breakfast and sponsor showcase in the McCormick Tribune Center Forum Lobby (1st floor) including displays and representatives from:
- Digital Railroad and their new stock photo system
- Robert�s Distributors showing Canon, Nikon and other gear
- Camera checks from Quality Photo Service, etc.
11 am - 5 pm � Speakers & presentations � McCormick Tribune Center Forum (1st floor, the big auditorium)
11 am - Round table discussion - high school sports and photo rights (Please take our quick 3-question survey to help us in the discussion!)
11:30 am - Robert Cohen, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
12:45 pm - Steve Jessmore, Flint Journal
1:45 pm Break - last chat with vendors, retrieve your clean camera
2:15 pm - iBOP and Multimedia contest winners and awards
3 pm - Chicago Tribune�s Charles Osgood & Rick Kogan, �Sidewalks�
3:45 pm - Barbara Davidson, Dallas Morning News
7 pm � Dinner � Dave�s Italian Kitchen, 1365 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847.864.6000
iBOP, iSBOP & Multimedia Contests — sponsored by Nikon:
Pros - iBOP rules & entry form:
http://www.ippaonline.com/download.php?view.69
iBOP Contest Deadline: MUST BE SHIPPED BY FEB. 20
Students - iSBOP rules & entry form:
http://www.ippaonline.com/download.php?view.71
iSBOP Contest Deadline: MUST BE SHIPPED BY FEB. 26
Pros & Students IPPA Multimedia Contest rules and entry details:
- We’re initiating a combined Multimedia Contest for both the iBOP and iSBOP. Entries must be sent with your iBOP or iSBOP entry by the February 20 deadline. There is no limit on the number of entries anyone can submit (don’t go crazy though!). Each multimedia entry should be placed on a separate CD-ROM and labeled with:
1- “Multimedia contest entry”
2- The creator(s) name(s)
3- Project name/title
4- The publication name (if any).
Please send entries to:
Matt Grotto - Photo
Daily Southtown
6901 W. 159th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Multimedia entries will be judged in two categories:
- Multimedia (Individual produced) - Includes all audio slideshows, video, mixed online media, Flash, animation and all other packages incorporating visual storytelling, editing skills and other media prepared and captured entirely by a single person. Entries will be judged on the overall storytelling experience based on the quality of the content, editing, design, visuals and multimedia capturing skills. Multimedia entries must be submitted in working order on a CD. Entries on CD that malfunction or don’t work will be disqualified.
- Multimedia (Team produced) - Includes all audio slideshows, video, mixed online media, Flash, animation and all other packages incorporating visual storytelling, editing skills and other media prepared and captured by more than one person. Entries will be judged on the overall storytelling experience based on the quality of the content, editing, design, visuals and multimedia capturing skills. Multimedia entries must be submitted in working order on a CD. Entries on CD that malfunction or don’t work will be disqualified.
Multimedia Contest Deadline: MUST BE SHIPPED BY FEB. 20
Contest questions?
Contact POY Chair Matthew Grotto at -email- (E-mail preferred) or 708.633.6766.
Locations:
The conference and judging will be held at the McCormick Tribune Center, 1870 Campus Drive on the Northwestern University Evanston campus. Download a PDF of our map for parking and the convention
The conference hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., Evanston, 847-475-6400. Ask for the Illinois Press Photographer Association Room Rate of $135 for King or Double. The rate is available until 2/23/2007, so book soon! The Hilton will be the site of Friday�s hospitality suite.
Parking:
A parking deck is adjacent to the McCormick Tribune Center and street parking is available nearby also.
- Friday: A permit is required for parking deck. They cost $6 from the Parking Office, 1819 Hinman Ave., open 8am - 4 pm.
- Saturday: Free parking, no permit needed.
IPPA Convention Sponsors
Thanks to Matt Marton of the Daily Southtown and Max Bittle of SIU for helping us set these up!
The IPPA convention could not take place without the help of our sponsors, so please support them by using them for all your business and personal purchases — and tell them that the IPPA sent you! Come to the convention to check out the great deals and hands-on demos of the products they offer.
(In alphabetical order:)
Software sponsor
Digital Railroad
Camera sponsor
Canon
Gear sponsor
LowePro
Camera sponsor
Nikon
Service sponsor
Quality Photographic Service
Local photographic & gear store sponsor
Roberts Distributors
IPPA iBOP, iSBOP & Multimedia Contest Judging Results - IPPA Conference 2007
Here’s the results of the iBOP, iSBOP and Multimedia contests. Click Multimedia winners to see entries. Photo gallery of iBOP winners coming soon!
Thanks to Nikon for sponsoring the contests! Josh Birnbaum of the University of Illinois-Urbana and Scott Strazzante of the Chicago Tribune each received Nikon D200 kits as awards.
Also, don’t forget we’d love to share your photos from all of the conference activities with the rest of the members. Email -email- and we’ll give you directions to FTP/email the photos.
iBOP and iSBOP sponsored by
Nikon
iSBOP Judging Results:
Student Photographer of the Year
1st - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2nd - Max Bittle, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
3rd - Anthony Soufflé, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
HM - Lane Christiansen, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
News
1st - Melissa Barr, Southern Illinois University, “Returning Home”
2nd - Peter Hoffman, University of Illinois, “Flooded school”
3rd - Brett Nadal, Southern Illinois University, “Si, Se Puede”
HM - Michael Jarecki, Columbia College, “Up In Smoke”
HM - Amanda Whitlock, Southern Illinois University, “Murder at 1900”
Feature
1st - Mauricio Rubio, Columbia College, “Waiting in the Rain”
2nd - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Holi”
3rd - Brett Nadal, Southern Illinois University, “The Music”
HM - Michael Jarecki, Columbia College, “Beat The Heat”
HM - Rene Anne Edde, Columbia College, “Barefoot Entry”
Sports Action
1st - Mauricio Rubio, Columbia College, “Foul Ball”
2nd - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Kick in the Face”
3rd - Lane Christiansen, Southern Illinois University, “Birchak practice”
HM - Max Bittle, Southern Illinois University, “Out at First”
HM - Lane Christiansen, Southern Illinois University, “Bucked off a bull”
Sports Feature
1st - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Uphill Battle”
2nd - Max Bittle, Southern Illinois University, “Under the Surface”
3rd - Anthony Soufflé, Southern Illinois University, “Eagle head”
HM - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Losing the Title”
HM - Lane Christiansen, Southern Illinois University, “Rodeo Finals”
Portrait/Personality
1st - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Reach for the Sky””
2nd - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Bus Ride”
3rd - Melissa Barr, Southern Illinois University, “Hospice”
HM - Lauren Pond, Northwestern University, “Jankibai”
HM - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Denny”
Pictorial
1st - Max Bittle, Southern Illinois University, “Fashion”
2nd - Max Bittle, Southern Illinois University, “Rainy Day Window”
3rd - Max Bittle, Southern Illinois University, “Tree Reflection”
HM - Anthony Soufflé, Southern Illinois University, “Sun-N-Fun Lagoon”
HM - Amanda Whitlock, Southern Illinois University, “Storm Brewing”
HM - Brian Powers, College of DuPage, “Window to the World”
Picture Story
1st - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Uphill Battle”
2nd - Anthony Soufflé, Southern Illinois University, “Pelicans”
3rd - Josh Birnbaum, University of Illinois, “Denny”
HM - Lane Christiansen, Southern Illinois University, “Bodybuilder”
HM - Melissa Romito, Columbia College, “Food”
Judges
Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune
Marianne Mathers/Beacon News (Aurora)
Scott Bort/Courier News (Elgin)
Kristy Ann Mann/Northwest Herald
Contest chair - Dr. James D. Kelly, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Judges selected by Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register (Springfield)
38 Students from six universities entered the contest. Breakdown of awards:
College of DuPage - 1
Columbia College - 6
Northwestern University - 1
Southern Illinois University - 21
University of Illinois - 11
iBOP Judging Results:
Illinois Photographer of the Year
1st - Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
2nd -Carlos J. Ortiz, Freelance
3rd - Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
HM - Jonathan Kirshner, The State Journal Register
Nature/Environment
1st - “Monster Cloud” Tom Sistak, The Times of Ottawa
2nd - “Old Timer” Marina Samovsky, The News Sun
3rd - “Lighten Up” Paul Valade, Daily Herald
HM - “Honaunau Bay” Carlos J. Ortiz, Freelance
HM - “Dark Side of the Moon” Rob Hart, Pioneer Press
HM - “Fall colors” Rob Hart, Pioneer Press
Sports Portfolio
1st - Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
2nd - Justin L. Fowler, The State Journal Register
3rd - Ron Johnson, Journal Star
Feature Picture Story
1st - “A Brotherhood Blooms” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
2nd - “Too Young To Die” Carlos J. Ortiz, Freelance
3rd - “Twilight of the Oil Age” Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Stateway’s Last Stand” Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Japan’s Economic Change” Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Gift’s Journey” Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
Sports Feature
1st - “Foggy Night” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
2nd - “Victory Clumb” Joseph P. Meier, Daily Southtown
3rd - “Cheer Tears” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Prelude to a Rid” Justin L. Fowler, The State Journal Register
HM - “Nate the Great” Chris Sweda, Daily Southtown
Sports Picture Story
1st - “Reaping the Benefits of Title IX” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
2nd - “Mixed Martial Arts Fighter” Jonathan Miano, The Naperville Sun
3rd - “Out of Bounds” Scott M. Bort, Courier News
HM - “Tape Job” Joseph P. Meier, Daily Southtown
HM - “Anytime, Anywhere” Kate Szrom, Naperville Sun
Portrait
1st - “He’s Leaving Home” Rob Hart, Pioneer Press
2nd - “A Dying Kiss” Adam Gerik, Journal Star
3rd - “Miss Plus” Justin L. Fowler, The State Journal Register
HM - “Rhyme Time” Chris Sweda, Daily Southtown
HM - “Rocket Attack Victim” Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Anticipation” Suzanne Tennant, Freelance
HM - “Boot Camp Blues” Michael Tercha, Chicago Tribune
Pictoral
1st - “It Happened One Night” Erin Galletta, Freelance
2nd - “Wild Horse” Scott M. Bort, Courier News
3rd - “Sunday Fly By” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Tea Time” Clayton Stalter, Jacksonville Journal-Courier
HM - “Fly By Flyboy” John Smierciak, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Torino Snow” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
News Picture Story
1st - “Mexican Elections” Carlos J. Ortiz, Freelance
2nd - “Farewell Maestro” Alex Garcia, Chicago Tribune
3rd - “Homeland Security Gets Tough” José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Harvard Trailer Park” Justin Runquist, The Northwest Herald
HM - “Demanding Answers” José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune
Feature
1st - “Metropolis Goes Hollywood” Shannon Kirshner, The State Journal-Register
2nd - “Cinco de Mayo” Marina Samovsky, The News Sun
3rd - “Fog Delay” Michael Tercha, The Chicago Tribune
HM - “Kiss at the End of the Robot” Rob Hart, Pioneer Press
Spot News
1st - “Grief” Brian Hill, Daily Herald
2nd - “Family Mourns Marine” Heather Eidson, The Beacon News
3rd - “Stormy Bicycle Crash” Steve Warmowski, Jacksonville Journal-Courier
HM - “Metra Fatality” Justin Runquist, The Northwest Herald
Sports Action
1st - “The Exchange” Justin L. Fowler, The State Journal-Register
2nd - “To a Fan’s Delight” Ron Johnson, Journal Star
3rd - “Bear Headed” John Smierciak, Chicago Tribune
HM - “A Goal in Mind” Rob Hart, Pioneer Press
General News
1st - “Special Friends” Brian Hill, Daily Herald
2nd - “Homeward Bound” Brett Roseman, Daily Southtown
3rd - “Moving Memories” Clayton Stalter, Jacksonville Journal-Courier
HM - “Standing Room Only” David Zentz, Peoria Journal Star
HM - “Stop the Violence” José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Give Peace a Chance” Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune
Illustration
1st - “Runway Bride” Heather Stone, Chicago Tribune
2nd - “Anatomy of a Jump Shot” Justin Runquist, The Northwest Hearald
3rd - “Fall’s Harvest” Danielle Gardner, Naperville Sun
HM - “Wright angle” Rob Hart, Pioneer Press
HM- “Storm front” Christopher Hankins, Daily Herald
Multimedia Contest
Individual projects
1st - “Henry Piper” Shannon Kirshner, The State Journal-Register
2nd -“Bull riding 101″ Bonnie Trafelet, Chicago Tribune
3rd - “Fashion train” Wes Pope, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Little Wrestlers” Wes Pope, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Crabby’s Fire” Todd Mizener, The Dispatch
HM - “Winners and losers, Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
Team projects
1st - “What price security?” E. Jason Wambsgans & Wes Pope, Chicago Tribune
2nd - “Chicago Sounds” Jesse Seay & Wes Pope, Chicago Tribune
3rd - “Harvard Trailer Park” David Holland, Danielle Guerra & Justin Runquist, Northwest Herald
HM- “Gift’s journey” Kuni Takahashi & Bonnie Trafelet, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Ramadi Journal” Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune
HM - “Wonder Lake Show Ski Team” David Holland & Danielle Guerra, Northwest Herald
HM - “911 Remembered” Todd Mizener & Dan Videtich, The Dispatch
Photo galleries coming soon.