Description here Winner: Colin Norland DiPetta Caitlin DiPetta is a teacher, educator, and Special Olympics coach at BOCES in Elmira N.Y., she spends time outside of her normal schedule refining her team’s skills to compete at the highest… Read More

A body of work that showcases the photographer’s vision and demonstrates versatility, expertise, and depth. Honorable Mention: Maryel Pryce In the summer of 2022 my dad left his home with nothing but the clothes on his back and… Read More

A body of work that showcases the photographer’s vision and demonstrates versatility, expertise, and depth. Honorable Mention: Grant Bush-Resko Thomas Stien, the owner and operator or Tommy Cuts, is a Rochester-based mobile barber whospecializes in providing haircuts for… Read More

A body of work that showcases the photographer’s vision and demonstrates versatility, expertise, and depth. Third Place: Hannah Murphy Wherever She Goes, Sweetness Grows Jennifer Walsh has dedicated her career to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities… Read More

A body of work that showcases the photographer’s vision and demonstrates versatility, expertise, and depth. First Place: Paul Besch-Turner Solastalgia While landscapes are traditionally perceived under the egalitarian wash of sunlight or clouds, Solastalgia explores these spaces by… Read More

A body of work that showcases the photographer’s vision and demonstrates versatility, expertise, and depth. First Place: Sophia Buopane 17 Pill Bottles 17 pill bottles once lined the countertop of former U.S. Marine RJ Sirianni. During his service… Read More

Use images from the AP and Getty photo wires to illustrate a slideshow of the best photos of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan Cortina. This edit should demonstrate your journalistic and creative vision and should be carefully researched and arranged. Third… Read More

Use images from the AP and Getty photo wires to illustrate a slideshow of the best photos of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan Cortina. This edit should demonstrate your journalistic and creative vision and should be carefully researched and arranged. Second… Read More

Use images from the AP and Getty photo wires to illustrate a slideshow of the best photos of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan Cortina. This edit should demonstrate your journalistic and creative vision and should be carefully researched and arranged. First… Read More

A maximum of 12 images compiled in a picture story or essay that reflects the human experience. Third Place: Carlos Sanchez Untitled – The Beccarelli Family continues their 33 year legacy at the New York Special Olympics. For… Read More

A maximum of 12 images compiled in a picture story or essay that reflects the human experience. Honorable Mention: Colin Norland DiPetta – Caitlin DiPetta is a teacher, educator, and Special Olympics coach at BOCES in Elmira N.Y.,… Read More

A maximum of 12 images compiled in a picture story or essay that reflects the human experience. Third Place: Sophia Buonpane Built Not Born – For Ally Hogan, her rookie bodybuilding season began long before she stepped under… Read More

A maximum of 12 images compiled in a picture story or essay that reflects the human experience. Second Place: Maya Galindo “I’ll be back again for you tomorrow” – Stephen Rosa spent 20 years of his life with… Read More

A maximum of 12 images compiled in a picture story or essay that reflects the human experience. First Place: Sophia Buonpane 17 Pill Bottles – 17 pill bottles once lined the countertop of former U.S. Marine RJ Sirianni…. Read More

A maximum of 12 images that reflect a strong sense of identity or narrative. Third Place: Matias Ardila

A maximum of 12 images that reflect a strong sense of identity or narrative. Second Place: Autumn Bernava The Trenton and Pamela Jackson R Center is home to a free facilities boxing gym. Here, kids and adults of… Read More

A maximum of 12 images that reflect a strong sense of identity or narrative. Third Place: Oliver Tran Along the 8 miles of Atlantic coastline in Rye, New Hampshire, are many rocky beaches popular for their good surf… Read More

A maximum of 12 images that reflect a strong sense of identity or narrative. First Place: Kate Magsaysay More Than Forty Six – The Adirondack 46ers are not defined by summits alone, but by the people they become… Read More

A maximum of 12 images that showcase the photographer’s vision or unique perspective. These images can be planned, posed, or otherwise set up. Any post-production and/or digital manipulation must be disclosed in the image’s captions. Must be grounded… Read More

A maximum of 12 images that showcase the photographer’s vision or unique perspective. These images can be planned, posed, or otherwise set up. Any post-production and/or digital manipulation must be disclosed in the image’s captions. Must be grounded… Read More