The Arizona Photojournalism Awards is pleased to recognize the impressive work of this year’s photo winners! (The Arizona Press Club writing and design contest winners will be announced soon.) Please join us for two opportunities to highlight the state’s winning photojournalists.
State award presentation:
A gallery opening and ceremony will be held Sat. May 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Tempe Camera Repair, 530 W. University Dr., Tempe. Enjoy a gallery of large-size prints of selected winning photos as well as free snacks and refreshments. Certificates will be presented to winners of the state photo categories at 7:45 p.m. Open to the public, all guests welcome. Free admission. For more info, contact Rob Schumacher.
Community award presentation:
Projected images of winning photos and a ceremony will be held as part of the Arizona Press Club awards party at 6 p.m. at Sat. May 31 at The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave, Phoenix. Certificates will be presented to winners of the community photo categories. Appetizers included and a cash bar. $15 per ticket. For more info, contact Monica Alonzo.
Download a list of photo winners here or see below.
PHOTO OF THE YEAR: MARK HENLE, ARIZONA REPUBLIC- Sister Elizabeth Carey leads the burial service for Juliana Taylor at the White Tanks Cemetery. Every Thursday, volunteers and inmates arrive to lay the deceased to rest. The west valley cemetery is the resting place for the poor, the homeless and the unclaimed. This photo also won the general news category in the statewide contest.
NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: NICK OZA, ARIZONA REPUBLIC- Guadalupe Guerrero holds a photo of her son, Carlos LaMadrid, who was shot and killed by Border Patrol Agent Lucas Tidwell near Douglas, Arizona, on March 21, 2011. LaMadrid, who was smuggling marijuana, was shot four times in the back and the leg as he climbed a ladder against the border fence.
More from the Republic’s Nick Oza, News Photographer of the Year: Women pray to Shiva on the banks of the Ganges River in Allahabad, India, during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
More from the Republic’s Nick Oza, News Photographer of the Year: Brandon Acosta,15, trains himself at Rodriguez Boxing Gym. Grand Ave has a diverse population on a 59 mile diagonal stretch.
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: CHRISTIAN PETERSEN, GETTY IMAGES- Scott Stallings shields himself from the wind and rain as he attempts to putt on the second hole green during the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course on January 4, 2013 in Kapalua, Hawaii.
More from Getty’s Christian Petersen, Sports Photographer of the Year: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica crosses the line to win gold ahead of Murielle Ahoure of Ivory Coast in the Women’s 100 metres final during Day Three of the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013 at Luzhniki Stadium on August 12, 2013 in Moscow, Russia.
More from Getty’s Christian Petersen, Sports Photographer of the Year: Relief pitcher Scott Mathieson #47 of Canada pitches against USA during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group D game at Chase Field on March 10, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. USA defeated Canada 9-4.
COMMUNITY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: JAROD OPPERMAN, DAILY NEWS-SUN (SUN CITY)- John yawns while watching cartoons on the couch with Anthony. When Anthony is home, John will change what he’s watching to the Disney Channel for Anthony.
More from Community News Photographer of the Year Jarod Opperman of the Daily News-Sun (Sun City): At a vigil for her son, Stephon Wickware, Tonya Jimmerson is embraced by Wickware’s brother, Derrick Greer, and friend, Sharon Freeman on Wedndesday, March 27, 2013. Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of Wickware’s murder at 58th Avenue and Glendale. Glendale detectives encourage anyone with information to call the Glendale Police Department or Silent Witness. Wednesday, March 27, 2013
More from Community News Photographer of the Year Jarod Opperman of the Daily News-Sun (Sun City): Lee Lotze practices her talent routine at the 2013 Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant. Saturday, March 30, 2013
COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: AMANDA RAY, NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY- Guard Taylor Leyva, guard Avonna Lee, forward Priscilla Brooks, guard Rene Coggins, forward Hunter Thomas, forward Bradlee Cotton, forward Catelyn Preston, and guard Brittani Lusain are the freshmen class for the 2013 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks women’s basketball team. The eight freshmen, who first came together in June, have wasted no time in gaining familiarity with each other.
More from NAU’s Amanda Ray, College Photographer of the Year: NAU Junior, Andie Falkner, apologizes to the crowd about Pastor Matt Bourgault’s religious points of views, as he preaches in front of the University Union on Sept. 24th, 2012.
COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: JESSIE WARDARSKI, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY- Mark Kirkby, pictured upper left, Chris Farina, Thomas Hughes and Thiago Gomes perfect their next team jump on creepers, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Eloy Ariz.
More from ASU’s Jessie Wardarski, College Photographer of the Year: A distraught victim of a house fire in South Phoenix rests in a neighbor’s lawn as fire crews work to put out the flames of her home and the neighboring house, Monday, February 25, 2013.
SPOT NEWS- The point of no return: Migrants en route to the United States use a bridge, a raft, or wade across the Rio Suchiate from El Carmen, San Marcos Department, Guatemala to Chiapas, Mexico. Many migrants cross from Mexico to the United States, though illegal immigration from Mexico and Guatemala is down in numbers, and the death rate is higher due to longer walks through the Arizona desert. Nick Oza/Arizona Republic
FEATURE: A golden retriever plays fetch while water spins off a wet tennis ball in Mesa September 30, 2013. Michael Chow/Arizona Republic
PORTRAIT & PERSONALITY: Leroy Morrison and Dorothy Chambers, who have both been homeless on and off for the last 30- years, snuggle in the bed of their apartment at Arcadia Park Apartments in Phoenix on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The couple moved into the apartment from the streets in August. David Wallace/Arizona Republic
PICTORIAL: Lightning strikes over a butte while cars streak by on McDowell Rd. in Phoenix during a monsoon storm August 26, 2013. Michael Chow/Arizona Republic
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Arizona State defensive linemen Will Sutton Saturday, August 10, 2013 in Tempe. Photo Illustration David Kadlubowski/Arizona Republic
SPORTS ACTION: Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness takes it on the chin as he gets between bullrider Reese Cates from Monticello, Ark., and the bull, “Top Gun” during the bullriding event at the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
SPORTS FEATURE: Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig celebrates after clinching the NL West title by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, Sep. 19, 2013 at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic
SPORTS PORTRAIT: Sy Perlis, 91-years-old, hugs his wife Joan Perlis after breaking the record five times and setting the new record at 187.2 lbs for the bench press in Phoenix, AZ on June 8, 2013. Patrick Breen/Arizona Republic
SPORTS PICTORIAL: A PGA Tour official walks across a green after play in the Accenture Match Play Golf Championship is suspended on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Marana, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press
PICTURE STORY: Maureen Evans hands her grandson, Anthony Evans, his stuffed Mickey Mouse after waking him up in the morning. Maureen doesn’t need to leave the house until around 11:00 a.m., but gets Anthony up at 8:00 a.m. so the two both have time to get ready, even if Anthony has a tantrum or drags his feet. Anthony, whose father died, has been in the care of Maureen and John since 2011 when Anthony’s mother abandoned him along with two half-siblings. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
PICTURE STORY: During a particularly bad tantrum from Anthony in which he wouldn’t decide which pair of shoes to wear, Maureen has John take Anthony out to the car to be put in his car seat. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
SPOT NEWS, COMMUNITY: Police officers Brett Christoffersn, left, Jeff Cardita and Thomas Anderson investigate a fatal accident involving a school bus and car Monday afternoon at Overfield Road and Cottonwood Lane. Oscar Perez/Casa Grande Dispatch
GENERAL NEWS, COMMUNITY: Gene Stoltz releases white doves Saturday, December 7 during the State of Arizona Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and WWII Memorial Dedication ceremony in downtown Phoenix. Saturday, December 7, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
FEATURE, COMMUNITY: Victoria Mauro tears up while talking to Ann “Daisy” Kennaly and Becky “Zippie” Wells during her 100th birthday at Emeritus, a memory care community where Mauro currently lives. Mauro, who founded the Red Hot Clown Alley club in Sun City West almost 20 years ago, was honored on her birthday by current members of Red Hot Clown Alley and a proclamation in her honor signed by Peoria Mayor Bob Barrett. “I wish I could be a clown today,” said Mauro later adding, “You’re all so wonderful to come and to do this for me.” Friday, February 8, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
PORTRAIT & PERSONALITY, COMMUNITY: Mary Lee of Sun City West tries on the hat she plans to wear during her performance of “If You Could See Me Now” from the musical “Sweet Charity” at the 2013 Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant. “That song really holds true for me because in high school and college, I was quite shy, but as I grew older, I learned you have to change and get out there,” said Lee. Thursday, March 21, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
PICTORIAL, COMMUNITY: Crowds peruse classic cars at the El Mirage Classic Car Show at the El Mirage Council Chambers Friday, February 22, 2013 Nick Cote/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
SPORTS ACTION, COMMUNITY: Bryce Redaja, #20 of Mountain Pointe, dives to catch the ball during the baseball game between Mountain Pointe and Corona at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. David Jolkovski/Ahwatukee Foothills News
SPORTS FEATURE, COMMUNITY: Sunrise Mountain celebrates a point Wednesday, October 30, 2013 in their game against Deer Valley. Sunrise Mountain would go on to lose 3-1. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
SPORTS PORTRAIT, COMMUNITY: Mountain Ridge senior Nick Dale has won the first two invitational cross country meets the Mountain Lions competed in and shapes up as a top five contender for the Division I crown this year. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Jarod Opperman/Daily News-Sun (Sun City)
SPORTS PICTORIAL, COMMUNITY: Scott Marshall pole vaults during practice at Desert Vista on Thursday, March 7, 2013. David Jolkovski/Ahwatukee Foothills News
