Based on 2006 work
Winners were honored at the 28th Annual Awards Banquet
at the Indianapolis Marriott North Hotel on April 27, 2007
Second Place: Pharos-Tribune Staff
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Third Place: Sara Galer, Warren Mills and Cari Hudson
WTHR
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First Place: Darron Cummings
The Associated Press
"Grieving"
Judges said: "One of the toughest assignments a photographer can face, done with skill and sensitivity. The composition creates an emotional connection for the reader."
Second Place: Charlie Nye
The Indianapolis Star
"Final Salute"
Judges said: "A sensitive depiction of grief. The photo tells the story without being intrusive."
Third Place: Matt Detrich
The Indianapolis Star
"Remember 911"
Judges said: "An artfully done photo that depicts the ambiguity of American patriotism."
First Place: Kelly Wilkinson
The Indianapolis Star
"Triple Homicide"
Judges said: "Wilkinson did a technically superior job under difficult night conditions. This photo brings the emotional connections directly to the reader."
Second Place: Robert Poynter
The Tribune-Star
"Comfort"
Judges said: This photo really tells the story the way it happened. The emotional impact of the picture stays in context."
Third Place: Don Knight
The Herald Bulletin
"Cell Phone Photographer"
Judges said: "The unusual angle of this photograph gives a fresh look to a common news event."
First Place: Jim Rider
South Bend Tribune
"Nice Grab"
Judges said: "You can taste the grass and dirt in this photo. A great baseball moment captured
by Jim Ryder."
Second Place: Darron Cummings
The Associated Press
"Loose Ball"
Judges said: "A welcome departure from endless backboard shots. Great timing and composition."
Third Place: Don Knight
The Herald Bulletin
"Running Back"
Judges said: "This photo really depicts the drama of high school football. Prep sports coverage as good as it gets."
First Place: Rob Goebel
The Indianapolis Star
"Volleyball Reaction"
Judges said: "Goebel's photograph captures the player's jubilation at a peak moment. Great timing and composition combine to make this an award-winning entry."
Second Place: Ellie Bogue
The News-Sentinel
"Victory Whoop"
Judges said: "You can feel the runner's elation as he crosses the finish line. This picture defines the term photo finish."
Third Place: Joe Vitti
The Indianapolis Star
"Pre-Game Pressure"
Judges said: "An artful depiction of an overlooked aspect of the game. The composition emphasizes the intense concentration of the players."
First Place: Andrew Barrand
The Herald-Republican
"Bubble"
Judges said: "A dreamlike depiction of childhood innocence. An excellent composition."
Second Place: Matt Detrich
The Indianapolis Star
"Cricket Spitter"
Judges said: "A classic man bites dog photo. Excellent timing and a gross subject combined to capture a funny moment."
Third Place: Joe Vitti
The Indianapolis Star
"Mother's Love"
Judges said: "The photographer did a great job turning an average assignment into an excellent one. The photo is proof that great pictures can come from mundane assignments."
First Place: Matt Detrich
The Indianapolis Star
"Family Funeral"
Judges said: "A sensitive portrait of the end of a tragic event. The pictures convey emotion without compromising the dignity of the family."
Second Place: Matt Detrich
The Indianapolis Star
"Tragedy"
Judges said: "Complete package, from beginning to end of tragedy. All of the pictures display excellent composition."
Third Place: Matt Detrich
The Indianapolis Star
"Old Man Green"
Judges said: "Good visual storytelling. The technical strength of the photo breathes new life into an overused subject."
First Place: James Suiter
WXIN Fox 59
"Lucky Hire"
Judges said: "Unusual framing of this. Fast moving. Good natural sound breaks between narration. Excellent close-ups."
Second Place: David Hodge
WISH-TV
"Shortridge Band"
Third Place: Matt Purkes
WXIN Fox 59
"Hauser Wins State"
First Place: John Duong
WNDU-TV
"Church Fire"
Judges said: "Captured the emotions of church burning down. Excellent shots of people at the scene. Good video of the scene."
Second Place: Matt Purkes
WXIN Fox 59
"Talbott Street Fire"
Third Place: Anthony Mobley
WXIN Fox 59
"Senate Manor Fire"
First Place: Shawn Pierce
WISH-TV
"Lawn Chair Brigade"
First Place: Jason Pear
WTIU
"Weightlifting Harpists"
Judges said: "Good piece. Excellent transition between the two worlds. Good close-ups. Good natural sound pops. Nice sequencing of shots. Good lighting on the interviews."
Second Place: James Suiter
WXIN Fox 59
"F1-Walkabout"
Third Place: Jason Pear
WTIU
"Marathon Man"
First Place: James Suiter
WXIN Fox 59
"Prison Wheelchairs"
Judges said: "Good transitions between bites. Told a nice story about how dedicated they are toward making those chairs."
Second Place: Matt Purkes
WXIN Fox 59
"Soapbox Derby"
Third Place: Shawn Pierce
WISH-TV
"Lawn Chair Brigade"