Winners:

1st Place — Danese Kenon, The Indianapolis Star
Down, not defeated
John Marshall principal Jeffery C. White responds to the rape of one of his students

2nd Place — Christopher Smith, The Times of Northwest Indiana
Organ Session Skating
Seniors gather at the Glenwood Roller Rink in Glenwood, Ill. to dance on skates to the sounds of standards arranged for the organ – Video takes a few moments to load

3rd Place — Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Junk Is Art
Junk is art to local artist William Ryder as one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.

HM — Andrew Laker, The Republic
The Street with No Name
Freetown is home to one of the most unusual roads in Indiana. Watch the 3-part documentary and explore interactive maps to learn how “No Name Street” came to be.

HM — Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
Colts vs. Patriots
The Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots in a dual of unbeaten teams

Judges pre-selection for Finalists (no particular order):

• Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
  Race For The Cure
  Komen Race for the Cure raises awareness about bresat cancer as survivors run and walk through the life-bonding event
• Andrew Laker, The Republic
  The Street with No Name
  Freetown is home to one of the most unusual roads in Indiana. Watch the 3-part documentary and explore interactive maps to learn how “No Name Street” came to be.
• Chris Howell, Bloomington Herald-Times
  Starlite Drive-In
  Life at the Starlite Drive-In is much like it was more than 30 years ago. The family atmosphere is key to it’s longevity.
• Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
  Junk Is Art
  Junk is art to local artist William Ryder as one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.
• Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier & Press
  dlse_dscastleslideshow
  Castle High School Talent Show
• Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier & Press
  dlse_dsbeemanslideshow
  Plight of the honeybees
• Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
  Colts vs. Patriots
  The Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots in a dual of unbeaten teams
• Danese Kenon, The Indianapolis Star
  Down, not defeated
  John Marshall principal Jeffery C. White responds to the rape of one of his students
• Christopher Smith, The Times of Northwest Indiana
  Louder than a Bomb
  TF North High School in Calumet City, Ill. tries for its 4th straight victory in the Chicago city teen poetry slam competition – Video takes a few moments to load
• 2nd Place — Christopher Smith, The Times of Northwest Indiana
  Organ Session Skating
  Seniors gather at the Glenwood Roller Rink in Glenwood, Ill. to dance on skates to the sounds of standards arranged for the organ – Video takes a few moments to load

Below are all the entries for the 2007 INPA multi media contest.

1. Demo Derby Coverage of the annual demolition derby at the county fair.
2. Indiana Football Fans Coverage of Indiana University football fans watching the Insight Bowl at a local bar in Bloomington.
3. Sgt. William R. Fritsche Laid to Rest Description Coverage of the memorial and funeral of Sgt. William R. Fritsche who was killed while serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan.
4. The Street with No Name Freetown is home to one of the most unusual roads in Indiana. Watch the 3-part documentary and explore interactive maps to learn how “No Name Street” came to be.
5. Starlite Drive-In Life at the Starlite Drive-In is much like it was more than 30 years ago. The family atmosphere is key to it’s longevity.
6. Mower Repair Tom Ludwig, 65, of Whitehall, has spent most of his life taking other people’s junk and making it useful again. Most days, he can be found in his garage bringing old, forgotten lawn mowers back to life. “If a guy like me would ever get organized,” he said, “I’d have people standing in line waiting on him to work on ‘em.”
7. Tractor Parts If you are looking for rims and tires for a 70-year-old tractor, or looking for axles, gas tanks or fenders, you can probably find them hiding in the tall grass at D & J Farm Equipment in Gnaw Bone.
8. Race For The Cure Komen Race for the Cure raises awareness about breat cancer as survivors run and walk through the life-bonding event
9. One-Legged Football Player Freshman Jordan Ewart lost his leg early in life but excels as a starting player on the freshman football team at Pendelton Heights High School
10. Junk Is Art Junk is art to local artist William Ryder as one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.
11. Black Friday Holiday Shopping Shoppers rise before dawn to get an edge on bargains – Video takes a few moments to load
12. Louder than a Bomb TF North High School in Calumet City, Ill. tries for its 4th straight victory in the Chicago city teen poetry slam competition – Video takes a few moments to load
13. Organ Session Skating Seniors gather at the Glenwood Roller Rink in Glenwood, Ill. to dance on skates to the sounds of standards arranged for the organ – Video takes a few moments to load
14. Down, not defeated John Marshall principal Jeffery C. White responds to the rape of one of his students
15. Life on the edge Investigative report on one of the most dangerous apartment complexes in Indianapolis.
16. Cost of War Soldiers return from Iraq beaten and broken, mentally and physically
17. Colts vs. Patriots The Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots in a dual of unbeaten teams
18. IRL Experience Learn to drive like real Indy 500 drivers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
19. Aleyda Story about a woman who has lost sight due to diabetes.
20. Naptown Roller Girls part 1 | Naptown Roller Girls part 2 Story about the Naptown Roller Girls, a roller derby team in Indianapolis. Note: Story is in two parts
21. Colts vs. Texans Multimedia featuring fans and game action from the NFL game.
22. Flynnville Train On the road with hometown country music artists Flynnville Train.
23. Ratliff’s Country Christmas Trees A visit to Ratliff’s Country Christmas Trees.
24. I Love Cheerleading Cheerleading clinic for kids.
25. dlse_dscastleslideshow Castle High School Talent Show
26. dlse_dsbeemanslideshow Plight of the honeybees
27. dlse_fiddleslideshow Picking & Fiddling

The Indiana News Photographers held judging for their 2007 still photo contest in Indianapolis, Feb. 22 and 23 2008.

Judges were:
David Stephenson, Lexington Herald-Leader, staff photographer
Nancy Stone, The Chicago Tribune, staff photographer
Michael Chow, The Arizona Republic, staff photographer

2007 Contest Best of Show
Scott Bort


| Click to open winners gallery |POY
Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
2nd Place: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
3rd Place: Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier & PressBest of Show
Scott M. Bort, Post-Tribune / STNG

John Ahlhauser Award
David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper

Community Awareness Award
Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star

Sports Portfolio of the Year
AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
Runner-up: Rob Goebel, The Indianapolis Star

Best Use of Pictures
The Indianapolis Star

Spot News
1st Place
Photographer: Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: spn_dlse_rescue

2nd Place
Photographer: Chris Bergin, The Star Press
Photo: spn_ckbm_01_shooting

3rd Place
Photographer: JASON CLARK, The Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: spn_tjce_splash

HM Place
Photographer: Jon L. Hendricks, The Times
Photo: spn_jlhm_lift

HM Place
Photographer: Bob Gwaltney, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: spn_rmge_4drunk

General News
1st Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: gnn_mldi_09carson

2nd Place
Photographer: Rob Goebel, Indianapolis Star
Photo: gnn_rkgi_01super

3rd Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: gnn_mldi_08truancy

HM Place
Photographer: Charlie Nye, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: gnn_ceni_funeralflag

HM Place
Photographer: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
Photo: gnn_dppj_election

News Story
1st Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: nes_mldi1_01carson

2nd Place
Photographer: Ellie Bogue, The News-Sentinel
Photo: nes_eebf1_01fallen

3rd Place
Photographer: Kelly Wilkinson, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: nes_kmwi_01_memorial

Sports Action
1st Place
Photographer: Scott M. Bort, Post-Tribune / STNG
Photo: spa_smbm_01break

2nd Place
Photographer: Rob Goebel, Indianapolis Star
Photo: spa_rkgi_01pulled

3rd Place
Photographer: AJ Mast, Freelance
Photo: spa_ajmi_02_s

HM Place
Photographer: Andrew Hancock, The Journal & Courier (Lafayette
Photo: spa_aphl_flight

HM Place
Photographer: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
Photo: spa_dppj_finishline

HM Place
Photographer: Bob Gwaltney, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: spa_rmge_1flip

Sports Feature
1st Place
Photographer: Scott M. Bort, Post-Tribune / STNG
Photo: spf_smbm_01comfort

2nd Place
Photographer: Chris Howell, Bloomington Herald-Times
Photo: spf_cahb_01victory

3rd Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: spf_mldi_05champs

HM Place
Photographer: Justin Rumbach, The Herald, The Herald (Jasper, IN)
Photo: spf_jtrj_hug

HM Place
Photographer: Bob Gwaltney, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: spf_rmge_2coach

Sports Story
1st Place
Photographer: Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: sps_dlse1_01beagles

2nd Place
Photographer: Denny Simmons, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: sps_dlse2_02boxer

3rd Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: sps_mldi_01superbowl

HM Place
Photographer: Chris Howell, Bloomington Herald-Times
Photo: sps_cahb_01hoeppner

Feature
1st Place
Photographer: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
Photo: fea_dppj_skinning

2nd Place
Photographer: Jeri Reichanadter, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: fea_jlri_Mom

3rd Place
Photographer: Don Knight, The Herald Bulletin
Photo: fea_dwka_tugowar

HM Place
Photographer: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
Photo: fea_dppj_firstsnow

HM Place
Photographer: Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: fea_srri_purplerain

Feature Story
1st Place
Photographer: Scott M. Bort, Post-Tribune / STNG
Photo: fes_smbm2_01jake

2nd Place
Photographer: Jeri Reichanadter, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: fes_jlri_1jazz.jpg

3rd Place
Photographer: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
Photo: fes_dppj_01benischalmer

HM Place
Photographer: Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: fes_srri_01slaughter

Illustration
1st Place
Photographer: Rob Goebel, Indianapolis Star
Photo: ill_rkgi_06spud

2nd Place
Photographer: Michelle Pemberton, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: ill_mlpi_01juggle (2)

3rd Place
Photographer: Rob Goebel, Indianapolis Star
Photo: ill_rkgi_08honey

Portrait Personality
1st Place
Photographer: Scott M. Bort, Post-Tribune / STNG
Photo: ppy_smbm_02doc

2nd Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: ppy_mldi_02sacrifice

3rd Place
Photographer: ERIN McCRACKEN, Evansville Courier & Press
Photo: ppy_elme_03smoke

HM Place
Photographer: David Pierini, The Herald, Jasper
Photo: ppy_dppj_nun

HM Place
Photographer: Melanie Maxwell, The Star Press
Photo: ppy_mrmm_1billy

Pictorial
1st_Place
Photographer: Scott M. Bort, Post-Tribune / STNG
Photo: pic_smbm_02face

2nd Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: pic_mldi_01wetshot

3rd Place
Photographer: Joel Philippsen, The Herald-Press
Photo: pic_jmpc_01sun

HM Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Photo: pic_mldi_04masquerade

HM Place
Photographer: Steve Sanchez,
Photo: pic_smsi_1fishing

Multi-Media
1st Place — Danese Kenon, The Indianapolis Star
Down, not defeated
John Marshall principal Jeffery C. White responds to the rape of one of his students

2nd Place — Christopher Smith, The Times of Northwest Indiana
Organ Session Skating
Seniors gather at the Glenwood Roller Rink in Glenwood, Ill. to dance on skates to the sounds of standards arranged for the organ – Video takes a few moments to load

3rd Place — Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star
Junk Is Art
Junk is art to local artist William Ryder as one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.

HM — Andrew Laker, The Republic
The Street with No Name
Freetown is home to one of the most unusual roads in Indiana. Watch the 3-part documentary and explore interactive maps to learn how “No Name Street” came to be.

HM — Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
Colts vs. Patriots
The Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots in a dual of unbeaten teams