A picture story from a political event, scene or political issue. Presidential election photo stories should not be entered here. The entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A picture story that captures the human-interest of daily life. The entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A single photograph that captures a unique aspect of a person’s character or personality.
A series of pictures that depicts a story line or single theme that build a visual narrative. Individual game galleries should not be entered here. This entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A portfolio consisting of sports related action and/or sports feature photography created by an individual photographer. The included images can be published or not. The entry should contain up to 40 images (blank or black slides to separate content will not count towards the total). At least two picture stories are required – containing up to 12 images each. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A sports-related feature photograph. The event covered should be separate from the game action or outside of the field of play.
A peak action photograph that captures the spirit of a sports competition – either on the part of an individual or a team.
A story that features any presidential candidate or related event during the 2020 presidential election. The entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A portfolio of images created by an individual from a newspaper or media publication over 50,000 in circulation. Independent and wire service photographers may also enter this category. The entry should contain up to 40 images (blank or black slides to separate content will not count towards total). At least two picture stories are required – containing up to 12 images each. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A photograph that features any presidential candidate or any related event during the 2020 presidential election.
Multiple photographs that capture a unique aspect of one or more person’s character or personality. The entry may contain up to 12 images. The unifying theme must be held together by a narrative thread, consistent photographic style and/or compelling environment with an obvious connection between the individual(s) being documented. In the caption block of the first image in a series, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A photograph from a political event, scene or political issue. Presidential election photos should not be entered here.
A portfolio of images created by an individual from a newspaper or media publication under 50,000 in circulation. The entry should contain up to 40 images (blank or black slides to separate content will not count towards total). At least two picture stories are required – containing up to 12 images each. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A portfolio of images created by an individual with photographs published or assigned by a magazine in print or online. The entry should contain up to 40 images (blank or black slides to separate content will not count towards total). At least two picture stories are required – containing up to 12 images each. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
An issue-based or general news picture story. (Breaking news and political picture stories should be entered in their respective categories.) The entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
An issue-based or general news photograph. (Breaking news and political single photographs should be entered in their respective categories.)
A picture story that captures the human-interest of daily life. The entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A single photograph that captures the human-interest of daily life or a fresh view of an everyday scene in a found situation.
A picture story from our natural environment or relating to environmental issues. Climate change photos should be entered here, whether they report on a specific local facet or phenomenon of this global crisis, or if they address a national or global policy or initiative. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A photograph from our natural environment or relating to an environmental issue, whether they report on a specific local facet or phenomenon of this global crisis, or if they address a national or global policy or initiative. Climate change photos should be entered here.
A portfolio of images created by an individual who has been in the photojournalism profession for two years or less. Photojournalists from any news publication, wire service, or magazine may enter. Independent photographers may also enter this category. The entry should contain up to 40 images (blank or black slides to separate content will not count towards total). At least two picture stories are required – containing up to 12 images each. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
Photo stories that portray who we are as a society – through events or issues that have altered our lives, perspective or behavior. If applicable, reactionary or interpretive content directly related to the evolving dynamics of cultural/personal identity and COVID-19 related photo stories may be entered here. This entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A photograph that portrays who we are as a society – through events or issues that have altered our lives, perspective or behavior. If applicable, reactionary or interpretive content directly related to the evolving dynamics of cultural/personal identity and COVID-19 related photos may be entered here.
In urban communities and rural towns, the spirit of diversity is celebrated and witnessed in everyday life. Our goal is to recognize photographic storytelling that focuses on communities, diverse groups, and issues in America that are often under-covered in the media. Acknowledging the genius and effectiveness of Cliff Edom’s vision, approach and passion for teaching, we ask you to contribute your entries. Cliff Edom (1907-1991) began his experimentation in photographic education in 1943. His purpose was to provide access to the community life of a small town (and local communities) for photographers so that they could hone and develop photojournalistic skills. The entry may contain up to 24 images. Long-term stories up to four years are eligible but 25% of the images must have been taken or initially published in 2020. In the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
A picture story from a spontaneous or breaking news event. The entry may contain up to 12 images. Within the caption block of the first image in a story, you must include a short overall story description at the top of the caption (up to 100 words).
