Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Media Milwaukee Entry Title: Faces at the Border Entry Credit: Samantha Calderon Judge Comment: Great photos cause emotional reactions. These photos do just that; they're powerful, emotional, and technically sound. They tell a story all on their own. Very well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Exponent Entry Title: Looking up in Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, AR Entry Credit: Ethan Hack Judge Comment: Excellent use of lighting, lines, composition ... just a fantastic photo that draws me and makes me want to learn more about the subject of the photo.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: Protesters March Against Police Brutality Following Shooting Near RNC in Milwaukee Entry Credit: Mary Bosch Judge Comment: Very powerful photos, they tell the story even if a viewer doesn't know the story. The contrast of colors is striking.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The MATC Times Entry Title: A glimpse of summer's beauty Entry Credit: Iryna Levit Judge Comment: There's so much good and fun to unpack in this photo! Colors, lines, a beautiful summer day.