1st Place
Mindy SchauerThe Orange County Register
2nd Place
Kevin FujiiHonolulu Civil Beat
3rd Place
Mindy SchauerThe Orange County Register
Judges:
David Rodriguez Muñoz/NPPA Midwest Region Chair, Sylvia Jarrus/Freelance/NBC News Contract Photo Editor
Judges Comments
The first story had a nice variety of moments that depicted the strength of friendship. We felt the second place photographer captured stunning scene setters and moments, but we also wished we had seen a few more images showing the full story. The third place photographer documented some nice visual variety, and heartfelt moments.