Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Media Milwaukee Entry Title: The Mountain Folk Entry Credit: Akira Quinn, Carter Evenson Judge Comment: Nice mix of people photos and the shot of the jagged asphalt and the house affected by the flood. Clear photos documenting a news event here!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Badger Herald Entry Title: Anti-ICE Demonstration Entry Credit: Jacob Duran Judge Comment: Student photojournalists are on the front lines of these campus protests and there are sure to be more of them. Don't be afraid to zoom in and capture more emotion during these conflicts. Nice framing of the subject here and good job getting low so you could get the shot.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The MATC Times Entry Title: People's Veto Day Entry Credit: Dwight Williamson Judge Comment: Interesting low angle on one of these photos of a demonstration. Getting a different perspective adds interest and variety. Good job!