Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Baldwin Bulletin Entry Title: A tragic tribute Entry Credit: Sam Niebeling Judge Comment: This photo has impact. It creates emotion and tells the story of the event being covered, but also leaves a desire to know more about the tragic event.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: County Line Entry Title: Ontario packed for benefit Entry Credit: Sarah Parker Judge Comment: The energy of the auctioneer surrounded by a crowd of onlookers portrays an scene of obvious community interest.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: CLARA AND THE NUTCRACKER Entry Credit: Bob Mainhardt Judge Comment: This crisp, artistic action photo captures an event that words could not adequately describe.