Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Chippewa Herald Entry Title: Photos from a title Entry Credit: Brandon Berg Judge Comment: Nice clear photos of a championship volleyball match. The best shot was buried at bottom left.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Oshkosh Northwestern Entry Title: A homeowner's close encounter with Lake Winnebago ice shoves Entry Credit: Bill Glasheen Judge Comment: A good "glad it wasn't my house" photo essay. Three or four of your best photos would have worked.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Reporter Entry Title: North Fond du Lac boy Mason Jerman working to walk again Entry Credit: Bill Glasheen Judge Comment: The feeling conveyed is a loving family trying their best to help their child. Good work handling a difficult subject.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Watertown Daily Times Entry Title: Fair fun Entry Credit: Ed Zagorski Judge Comment: The county fair is a favorite subject. Top photo is posed (except for the excellent jersey calf).
Competition Comment: This was a tough contest to judge as the entries were from varied categories. The photographers or copy editors should be aware that 2-3 good or great photos are preferred over 5-6 so-so entries.