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Photographer of the Year 35,000 or less circulation 2019

Gold

Arkansas Life, Arshia Khan

Great photos. You have an eye for capturing some interesting moments.

Silver

Acadiana Profile, Denny Culbert

You’re great at capturing a mood.

Bronze

Oklahoma Today, Lori Duckworth

Beautiful photos. Nice composition.

Award of Merit

Adirondack Life, Nancie Battaglia

Beautiful photos well composed.

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Essay 2019

Essay 2019

Gold Adirondack Life, “Four Peaks” by Mark Obbie I found myself growing attached to the grouchy landlord, so much that I skipped ahead a few paragraphs because I was eager to learn his fate.  Silver Down East, “Paul and Me” by Ron Currie Compelling scenes, telling details, and memorable moments. Tie for Silver Silver New

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Historic Feature 35,000 or more circulation 2019

Historic Feature 35,000 or more circulation 2019

Gold Arizona Highways, “A Totally Different Ballgame” by Noah Austind A wonderful use of history to drive the narrative and connect to the modern-day characters.  Silver New Mexico Magazine, “To Touch the Soil” by Kate Nelson There is no doubting the “Why?” of this story. And the writer’s touch is beautiful, evocative, and sensitive. Bronze

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Writer of the Year 35,000 or less circulation 2019

Writer of the Year 35,000 or less circulation 2019

Gold Arkansas Life Seth Eli Barlow  Silver Acadiana Profile Will Kalec Clever turns of phrase, evocative descriptions of terrain, objects and people, all woven into well-researched stories. Bronze Yukon, North of Ordinary Leighann Chalykoff

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