December 2006
Winning Photos

Spot News
1st - Phil Masturzo, Akron Beacon-Journal, "Fire reaction"
2nd - Scott Heckel, The Repository, "Dogs saved from fire"
3rd - Marshall Gorby, Springfield News-Sun, "Wind damage"

General News
1st - Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer, "Military funeral"
2nd - Neal C. Lauron, The Columbus Dispatch, "Prison church"
3rd - Joshua Gunter, The Plain Dealer, "Windy salute"
HM - Tim Revell, The Columbus Dispatch, "Court reaction"
HM - Phil Masturzo, Akron Beacon Journal, "Military funeral"

Feature Single
1st - Tim Revell, The Columbus Dispatch, "Blind haircut"
2rd - Peggy Turbett, The Plain Dealer, "Kids singing"
3rd - Ed Suba Jr., Akron Beacon Journal, "Graphic ice skater"

Sports
1st - Phil Masturzo, Akron Beacon Journal, "Browns fumble"
2nd - Thomas Ondrey, The Plain Dealer, "Softball smiles"
3rd - Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon-Journal, "Quarterback hurt"

Portrait
1st - Chris Russell, The Columbus Dispatch, "Night watchman"
2nd - Ken Love, Akron Beacon-Journal, "Weightlifter"
3rd - Molly Corfman, Toldeo Blade, "Santa wish list"

Feature Picture Story
1st - Eric Albrecht, The Columbus Dispatch, "Wounded lives"
2nd - Lew Stamp, Akron Beacon Journal, "Retirement home cat"
3rd - Joshua Gunter, The Plain Dealer, "Smoking"

4th Quarter Illustration
1st - Scott Shaw, The Plain Dealer, "Fashion"
2nd - Karen Schiely, Akron Beacon Journal, "Halloween costumes"
3rd - Marshall Gorby, Springfield News-Sun, "Adoption"

Judges: Naples Daily News photography staff: Director of photography, Judy Lutz; staff photographers David Ahntholz, Tracy Boulian, Lexey Swall, David Albers, Garrett Hubbard; and photo intern Jimmie Presley