Clip Contest

2002 Fourth Quarter Results

4th quarter clips judged by the Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield, CA, circulation 74,000. Judges: Alex Horvath, John Harte, Dan Ocampo, and Dion Aczuy

NEWS - (15 entries)

1. Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune, "Wellstone reflection"
   

Judges Comments: Nice moment to illustrate a tragedy. No other entries awarded.

FEATURE - (26 entries)

1. Christina Paolucci, Rochester Post Bulletin, "Santa nap"
2. Renee Jones, Owatonna People's Press, "Halloween parade"
3. Ingrid Young, Duluth News Tribune, "Sound of music"
   Honorable Mention. Eric Young, Winona Daily News "You thought you were swamped at work"

Judges Comments: First- Nice moment in Santa's life. Second- Classic clean read photograph. Third- Nice angle.

Sports Action - (26 entries)

1. Justin Hayworth, "Quarterback sandwich"
2. Derek Neas, Duluth News Tribune, "Sky riders"
3. Brian Basham, Detroit Lakes Newspapers, "Header"

Judges Comments: None.

SPORTS FEATURE - (16 entries)

1. Justin Hayworth, "Goal celebration"

Judges Comments:Nice reaction moment. Sorry, no others deserve merit.

PORTRAIT & PERSONALITY - (13 entries)

1. Renee Jones, "Center of attention" (moved from sports feature by judges)
2. Elizabeth Nida, Rochester Post Bulletin, "Hat lady"

Judges Comments: First is a nice use of light. We moved it from the sports feature category.

ILLUSTRATION

1. Christina Paolucci, "Prom fashion"
2. Renee Knoeber, Duluth News Tribune, "School cost cutting"
3. Ingrid Young, "Tea"

Judges Comment: First- Nice control of light and composition. Second- simple, easy read. Third- Steam and shadows help this photo

PICTORIAL - (16 entries)

    (No award given)

Judges Comments: Judges comments: Sorry, nothing there.

PHOTO PACKAGE - (10 entries)

1. Renee Jones, "Savor the last dance"
2. Elizabeth Nida, "Autumn's tapestry"

Judges Comments: First- Two really good photographs, the others just OK. Second-Layout and the use of white space help earn second place.

PHOTO STORY - (9 entries)

1. Derek Neas, "Faithful companion"
2. Christina Paolucci, "No shortcuts for Santa"
3. Eric Young, "Frozen"
   Honorable Mention. Ingrid Young, "Getting in the swing"

Judges Comments:First- Good selection of photographs. Showed range in emotion. Story read well. Second- Three great photos with 4 so-so photographs.Third- interesting photographs.

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