NY | International Region | February 2016 | 1st Place Photo Story | Essay

"A very well done look that is encompassing of this heartbreaking story." - NPAA Judges

Judges: Kathy Plonka/Spokesman-Review, Liz Kishimoto/Spokesman-Review, Brian Plonka/brianplonka.com

NY | International Region | May 2016 | 1st Place Photo Story | Essay

"Only two entries in this category and both were well shot. First place is a very strong entry." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Jennifer Reynolds, Photography Editor, Stuart Villanueva, Staff Photographer, Kevin M. Cox, Media & Technology Director. Melissa Rivera, Creative Services Manager/The Galveston County Daily News

New York International Region | July 2016 | 2nd Place Spot News

Judges: Jeff Gammons, Brandon Walker

New York International Region | August 2016 | 3rd Place Sports Feature

"The third place winner was a series of images that had an excellent concept. We enjoyed the idea the photographer was trying to execute, but we felt the images didn't go above and beyond what was capable. The series should have been edited into a tighter submission." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Sam Owens/Charleston Gazette-Mail, Christian Tyler Randolph/Charleston Gazette-Mail

New York | International Region | August 2016 | 1st Place Photo Story | Essay

"The first place winner showed a good sense of place, but we felt that it was generally lacking more active images." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Sam Owens/Charleston Gazette-Mail, Christian Tyler Randolph/Charleston Gazette-Mail

New York | International | October 2016 | 1st Place Portrait | Illustration

"First place a strong series of portraits of children with the zika virus and their families. In addition to the fine photography, judges appreciated the thorough and well-written captions." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Ken McGagh/MetroWest Daily News, Art Illman/MetroWest Daily News, Allan Jung/MetroWest Daily News

New York | International | October 2016 | 1st Place Photo Story | Essay

"The zika virus one year later story was the clear choice for first place." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Ken McGagh/MetroWest Daily News, Art Illman/MetroWest Daily News, Allan Jung/MetroWest Daily News

New York | International | November 2016 | 2nd Place Photo Story | Essay

"2nd place has a some effective images but more variety would have made the package stronger."  - NPPA Judges

Judges: Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin, Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin, Andy Tullis/The Bulletin, Joe Kline/The Bulletin, Jarod Opperman/The Bulletin

New York International | November 2016 | 1st Place General News

"2nd place has a some effective images but more variety would have made the package stronger." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin, Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin, Andy Tullis/The Bulletin, Joe Kline/The Bulletin, Jarod Opperman/The Bulletin

New York | International | November 2016 | 3rd Place General News

"3rd place provides the viewer with a unique inside look at the reality of war." - NPPA Judges

Judges: Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin, Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin, Andy Tullis/The Bulletin, Joe Kline/The Bulletin, Jarod Opperman/The Bulletin

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