Phillip Andrews (Western Kentucky University)
Gold | General News
Detained
An Agent who declined to give his name looks over a group of individuals found in a field while other agents search for group members that fled arrest.
Phillip Andrews (Western Kentucky University)
Silver | General News
Tired
Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass, is patted on the back during a press conference in which he tried to gain support for comprehensive immigration legislation. The Bill, which would have given an estimated 12.5 million illegal immigrants a path towards legality, was later defeated in the Senate.
Peter McCollough (Ohio University)
Bronze | General News
Untitled
Minister Alfreda Riley, 49, and Minister Willy Kidd, 38, pray for Demetrius Collins, 21, during an anti-violence prayer tour through the city of Flint, Mich., that stopped at a housing project where violent crimes have recently happened. 'We speak life where death has occurred,' says Riley.
Jenn Ackerman (Ohio University)
Award of Excellence | General News
An Uplifting Homecoming
Jasmine Sodergren dangles from the arms of her husband, Tim Sodergren, on Aug. 23, 2007 in the couple's first greeting his 15-month deployment in Afganistan with the Utah National Guard First Corps Artillery. The 100-member coprs arrived at the Air National Guard base in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brandon Kruse (University of Missouri)
Award of Excellence | General News
Silent Protestors
A silent protestor shows how he feels towards the head of a local wing of the National Socialist Movement, a group referred to as the modern Nazi party. Over 1,000 Columbians showed up for the party's march through town that would leave 8 protestors arrested by the end of the day.
Ben Fredman (University of Missouri)
Award of Excellence | General News
After the Fire
Nevaeh Jones, 3, holds one of the few toys salvaged from her family's former home in Muskegon, Mich., on March 19, 2007, as her family returned to the scene of the fire to search for valuables. The house burned to the ground during an electrical fire that started around 5:20 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2007, and took nearly eight hours to put out completely. The Jones' are staying in a rental home until their house is rebuilt, which should take a few months.
Peter Hoffman (Ohio University)
Award of Excellence | General News
Hastert Speaks
U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert gives an introductory speech before bringing on guest speaker guest speaker Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif. at the 20th annual Hastert for Congress Spring Reception at the Paramount Theater in Aurora, IL on March 23, 2007.
Edward Linsmier (Western Kentucky University)
Award of Excellence | General News
Baptism
Michele Pittaro of Ft. Lauderdale is baptized at Pompano Beach during the morning service of Saturday, April 14, 2007. “It’s my birthday and I was just ready. I’m so excited,� said Pittaro of her baptism. The baptism was sponsored by Calvary Church where she has been attending for eight years.
Daryl Peveto (Brooks Institute of Photography)
Award of Excellence | General News
Chula Vista, Calif., August 14, 2007
Navyman AO2 John Mattero, Jr. passes by the coffin of his cousin, Joshua, who was killed in Iraq last month when one of three IED's he was working to defuse suddenly exploded.