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2025 What We Do Results
The 2025 contest entries were judged on April 12 in Gannett Hall. We thank RIT photojournalism program alumni Seth Gitner, Mustafa Hussain, and Paula Ospina for serving as this year’s judges. Features – A candid or found moment… Read More
2024 The Gitner Family Award Portfolio
The Gitner Family Award goes to a body of work that showcases a returning student photographer’s vision and demonstrates versatility, expertise, and depth. Award Recipient: Joseph Ciembroniewicz This documentary short examines the graffiti writer Loner’s practice and thought… Read More
2024 Photo Story
First Place: Joseph Ciembroniewicz
Second Place: Kara Gildea
Third Place: Quinn Freidenburg
Honorable Mention: Josh Boland
2024 Sports Feature
First Place: Jess Kszos
Second Place: Caroline Sherman
Third Place: Mikaela Engstrom
Honorable Mention: Rebecca Villagracia
Honorable Mention: Caroline Sherman
2024 Portrait
First Place: Evie Linantud
Second Place:Travis LaCoss
Third Place:Liam Myerow
Honorable Mention:Travis LaCoss
Honorable Mention:Travis LaCoss
2024 Portrait Series
First Place: Liam Myerow
Second Place: Ryan Reyes
Third Place: Travis LaCoss
2024 Non-Fiction Video
A non-fiction video that reflects the human experience. First Place: Jess Kszos Ballin’ For Stunna Divine Calloway, also known as Stunna, graduated from Wilson Magnet High School last year. He was shot and killed on August 9, 2023…. Read More
2023 Honorable Mention: Photo Story
First Place: Vincent Alban
Second Place: Vincent Alban
Third Place: Evie Linantud
Honorable Mention: Vincent Alban
2023 Third Place: Photo Story
First Place: Vincent Alban
Second Place: Vincent Alban
Third Place: Evie Linantud
Honorable Mention: Vincent Alban
2023 Second Place: Photo Story
First Place: Vincent Alban
Second Place: Vincent Alban
Third Place: Evie Linantud
Honorable Mention: Vincent Alban
2023 First Place: Photo Story
First Place: Vincent Alban
Second Place: Vincent Alban
Third Place: Evie Linantud
Honorable Mention: Vincent Alban
Last Updated: April 29, 2026 by Jenn Poggi
2026 Results
Each year, the What We Do Competition is hosted by the RIT student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), the leading voice advocating for the work of visual journalists. The event is an opportunity to showcase… Read More