Central – July 2026 – General News

Judges Comments

1st - This image clearly stood out above the rest. Judges voted unanimously on it. Framing could have been a little better, but the moment was just too good. 2nd - This photo was very clean. Judges liked it for the composition, caption, and timely manner of the news event. 3rd - This image had an incredibly strong moment and quote in the caption, but the composition left the judges wanting more. Honorable mention - Nice moment to get, natural curiousity of the child drew the judges in.

Judges: Adin Parks/independent, Bradi Hawkins/Western Kentucky University, Jacob Stanfield/Western Kentucky University