Contest Chairman: Richard G. Gray;
Contest Administrators: John W. Ahlhauser & I. Wilmer Counts;
Contest Judges: Bill Luster, Chuck Scott & Randy West;
Narrator: James Roche;
[AI-Generated Summary] The Inland Daily Press Association, in collaboration with the Indiana University School of Journalism, recently concluded its annual News Picture Competition, an event dedicated to honoring professional excellence and providing an educational platform for photojournalists. A panel of experienced judges—Chuck Scott, Bill Luster, and Randy West—evaluated over 1,500 entries across two circulation-based divisions, selecting winners in categories ranging from spot news and sports to feature stories and pictorial illustrations. Notable honors included John Robb’s gripping news photo of a grieving family and Caroline Hackley’s powerful flood image, which earned the sweepstakes award for best in the entire competition. Beyond individual photography, the contest recognized effective editorial design and layout, though judges noted that certain categories in the smaller circulation division lacked the quality necessary to merit awards this year.
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