General Division Categories
Open to newspaper,
freelance, magazine and wire service photographers. In story categories, literal,
chronological, and thematic essays are both acceptable, however logical organization
is essential. Edit tightly. Eliminate weak and redundant images. Write succinct,
descriptive titles. In the past, many otherwise fine entries have been rejected
due to weak editing.
1 - Science/Natural History
A photograph that increases understanding and appreciation of science
or the natural world.
2 - Science/Natural History Picture Story
A story or essay that increases understanding and appreciation for science
or the natural world. Summarize the entry in a single paragraph in the
File Info "Caption Field" of the first picture in the series.
Twelve photographs maximum per entry.
3 - Sports Action
A photograph that captures the action of individual or team sports.
4 - Sports Feature
A photograph that increases understanding and appreciation for individual
and team sports or celebrates the role athletics play in the lives of amateur
and/or professional athletes and fans.
5 - Sports Picture Story, Sequence or Series
A story, sequence or series that increases understanding and appreciation
for individual and team sports and/or the role that athletics play in the
lives of amateur and/or professional athletes and fans. Twelve photographs
maximum per entry.
6 - Sports Portfolio
Demonstrate versatility. Submit a maximum of twelve action and feature
photographs that include at least three different sports.
7 - Pictorial
A graphic image that expresses beauty, tension, harmony, chaos and other
abstract concepts through composition and tonal and color relationships
more than through human interaction.
8 - Human Conflict
A single picture depicting human conflict in 2006. Images themed as "human
conflict" may be defined with a broad characterization — direct conflict
such as in Lebanon, indirect conflict such as Korean, the effects of conflict
such as Darfur, and personal conflict such as domestic abuse.
9 - Human Conflict Picture Story
A story or essay that documents human conflicts in 2006. Summarize the
entry in a single paragraph in the file info "Caption Field" of
the first in the series. Twelve photographs maximum per story.
10 - Best Photo Column
A regularly reoccurring, self-generated enterprise that uses a narrative
style to blend words and images and reflects aspects of a community or
lifestyle. The forum may be defined as either a photo column, photo journal,
or photo blog. This should be an individual’s entry, not a team entry.
The “entry” will consist of three (3) individual photo columns.
This will allow the judges to examine the theme and consistency of the
reoccurring column. The photojournalists must provide a brief “statement
of purpose” for the column, appearing in the caption field of the
first image. Judges also will weigh the quality of the text that accompanies
the images. The column must be “published” in some form — either
in print and online, or combined. Entries should be submitted in their
original published form as either a .jpg or .pdf page from the print edition,
or a URL link to the online edition. Independent and personal web sites
will be considered as “published.”
Newspaper & Magazine Categories
Newspaper Division - Single Picture
Categories
Open to newspaper and wire service photographers and freelancers who work
primarily for newspapers and wire services.
11 - General News Reporting
A photograph from a political, social or cultural event for which planning
was possible or that explores issues or news of the day distinct from breaking
news.
12 - Feature Picture
An unposed photo that celebrates life. Respect for the dignity of the
subject is important.
13 - Portrait
A picture of a person that reveals the essence of the subject's character.
14 - Spot News
A picture of an event taken in the course of daily coverage. Examples:
fires, accidents and demonstrations.
Newspaper Division - Multiple Picture
Categories
Open to newspaper and wire service photographers and freelancers who work
primarily for newspapers and wire services. Submissions should have a clearly
defined structure through which each image contributes something different.
Literal, chronological stories and thematic essays are both acceptable; logical
organization, however, is essential. Edit tightly. Eliminate weak and redundant
images. Write succinct, descriptive titles. In the past, many otherwise fine
entries have been rejected due to weak editing.
15 - News Picture Story
A story based on daily coverage of events. Twelve photographs maximum
per story.
16 - Issue Reporting Picture Story
A story or essay that explores an important social, economic or political
issue. Examples: the homeless and those who help them, decline and growth
in urban communities, environmental decay and development. Twelve photographs
maximum per story.
17 - Feature Picture Story
A candid story or essay that celebrates life. Respect for the dignity
of the subject is important. Twelve photographs maximum per story.
Note: Each entry in a picture story category must be summarized in a single
paragraph in the "file info" caption field of the first photograph
in the series.
Magazine Division - Single Picture
Categories
Open to agency, contract, freelance, or magazine staff photographers who work
primarily for magazines or special interest media organizations.
18 - General News Reporting
A photograph from a political, social or cultural event for which planning
was possible or that explores issues or news of the day distinct from breaking
news.
19 - Feature Picture
An unposed photo that celebrates life. Respect for the dignity of the
subject is important.
20 - Portrait
A picture of a person that reveals the essence of the subject's character.
21 - Spot News
A picture of an event taken in the course of daily coverage. Examples:
fires, accidents, local natural disasters and demonstrations.
Magazine Division - Multiple Picture
Categories
Open to agency, contract, freelance, or magazine staff photographers who
work primarily for magazines or special interest media organizations. Submissions
should have a clearly defined structure through which each image contributes
something different. Literal, chronological stories and thematic essays are
both acceptable; logical organization, however, is essential. Edit tightly.
Eliminate weak and redundant images. Write succinct, descriptive titles. In
the past, many otherwise fine entries have been rejected due to weak editing.
22 - Feature Picture Story
A candid story or essay that celebrates life. Respect for the dignity
of the subject is important. Twelve photographs maximum per story.
23 - Issue Reporting Picture Story
A story or essay that explores a social, economic or political issue.
Examples: the homeless and those who help them, decline and growth in urban
communities, environmental decay and development. Twelve photographs maximum
per story.
24 - News Picture Story
A story based on daily coverage of events. Twelve photographs maximum
per story.
Note: Each entry in a picture story category must be summarized in a single
paragraph in the "file info" caption field of the first photograph
in the series.
Photographer of the Year Categories
Newspaper Photographer of the
Year Portfolio
• Submit a maximum of 50 images for the portfolio. Each single
photo and multiple image category counts as a single entry. A portfolio
may contain
no more than 15 entries. Do not put images in separate folders.
• Use NPOY as the category in the filename.
• Arrange images with the singles first followed by the picture
stories.
• A newspaper portfolio should be diverse and must include submissions
from at least four single picture categories (categories 1,3, 4, 7,
8, 11-14) and at least two multiple picture categories (categories 2, 5,
9,
10, 15 17).
• Portfolios will not be broken down for judging in individual
categories. If you wish to enter work from your portfolio into a single
or multiple
picture category, you must provide a separate file.
Magazine Photographer of the Year
Portfolio
• Submit a maximum of 50 images for the portfolio. Each single
photo and multiple image category counts as a single entry. A portfolio
may contain
no more than 15 entries. Do not put images in separate folders.
• Use MPOY as the category in the filename.
• Arrange images with the singles first followed by the picture
stories.
• A magazine portfolio should be diverse and must include submissions
from at least four single picture categories (categories 1,3, 4, 7,
8, 18-21) and at least two multiple picture categories (categories 2, 5,
9,
10, 22 24).
• Portfolios will not be broken down for judging in individual
categories. If you wish to enter work from your portfolio into a single
or multiple
picture category, you must provide a separate file.
Hints and Tips
• If entering a portfolio, you may insert a "black slide" between
your singles and your first story and between each story.
• Photographers are encouraged to enter their singles and stories
in individual categories so the judges become familiar with the work
before portfolios
are judged.
• If entering a portfolio, do not include singles within the portfolio
that will later appear in a story within the portfolio.
Editing Categories
Photo editing should demonstrate sensitivity for the selection and organization
of documentary photojournalism and the appropriate use of photo illustrations.
Page design should reflect consideration for the reader and respect for the
vision of the photographer. Judges will consider the effectiveness of the captions,
headlines and other display typography as well as photo content. Aggressive
local coverage and imaginative editing of wire and syndicated photos are important.
Layout of inside pages and section fronts will be evaluated.
Newspaper Editing categories
May be the work of one or more persons.
25 - Single Page News Story
Limited to one page, which cannot also be entered as part of a multiple
page entry. Individual doubletruck spreads count as a single page entry
and cannot be entered in multiple-page categories.
26 - Single Page Feature Story (may include sports)
Limited to one page, which cannot also be entered as part of a multiple-page
entry. Individual doubletruck spreads count as a single page entry and
cannot be entered in "multiple page" categories.
27 - Multiple Page News Story
Must be from one issue of the newspaper. A series is not eligible. No
singles. Doubletrucks may be a part of a multiple page entry, but cannot
be entered as only the individual spread. Single doubletruck spreads should
be entered in "single page" categories.
28. Multiple Page Feature Story (may include sports)
Must be from one issue of the newspaper. A series is not eligible. No
singles. Doubletrucks may be a part of a multiple page entry, but cannot
be entered as only the individual spread. Single doubletruck spreads should
be entered in "single page" categories.
29 - Newspaper Series
One topic covered in multiple issues of a newspaper.
30 - Newspaper Special Section
One topic covered in one issue of a newspaper.
31 - Newspaper Picture Editing Portfolio: Circulation less than 100,000
• A newspaper picture editing portfolio may contain no more than
eight submissions. Multiple page submissions (sections, series, magazine
or tabloid layouts) count as one entry.
• Each entry must include one or more submissions from both categories
25 and 26, plus one or more submissions from either category 27 or 28.
32 - Newspaper Picture Editing Portfolio: Circulation greater than 100,000
• A newspaper picture editing portfolio may contain no more than
eight submissions. Multiple page submissions (sections, series, magazine
or tabloid layouts) count as one entry.
• Each entry must include one or more submissions from both categories
25 and 26, plus one or more submissions from either category 27 or 28.
Magazine editing categories
May be the work of one or more persons.
33 - Multiple Page News Story
Must be from one issue of the magazine.
34 - Multiple Page Feature Story - (may include sports)
Must be from one issue of the magazine.
35 - Magazine Picture Editing Portfolio
• Newspaper-produced magazine entries are allowed.
• A magazine picture editing portfolio may contain up to six submissions
from the individual category numbers 33 and 34.
Best Use of Photographs
Only one entry per publication may be submitted for categories 36-38.
• Dailies: Submit, in one envelope, three complete newspapers,
only one of which may be a Sunday issue. Two of the three must be from
the same
week, chosen from one of the following: Jan. 15-21; March 12-18; July
9-15; Sept. 24-30; Nov. 5-11. The third issue may be any date of your choice.
• Weeklies or Semi-Weeklies: In one envelope, submit two consecutive
issues beginning with the issue published in one of the above weeks,
plus a third issue of your choice.
• Tape Best Use label to the back of the first and last page of
each newspaper section or each magazine. Place the complete newspapers
or magazines
in one envelope. Be sure to write the category number on the envelope.
36 - Newspapers: Circulation of under 100,000
37 - Newspapers: Circulation greater than 100,000
38 - Magazines
Submit two consecutive issues published during the year 2006 plus the
magazine from the week of June 5, 2006, or the month of September for monthlies.
Magazines may submit only one entry to this category. Attach labels to
the back of each issue.
Multimedia Division Categories
The multimedia categories are intended to appraise storytelling in still
photojournalism and/or motion photojournalism (video)— using either individual
formats or a combination of still and video. In addition, news value, writing,
sound (audio), as well as overall organization, clarity of focus and ease of
use will be the guiding criteria for the judges. There is no additional fee
for entering multimedia stories. Each multimedia story entered counts toward
the total 15 possible submissions for an individual. There is an additional
$50 fee for editors or organizations entering “Best Use in Multimedia” category.
Judges will be reviewing the work as it appears online, so it is important
to make sure the URLs are current.
Multimedia Specifications
• Judges prefer to review the work as it appears online,
rather than on separate file. If the multimedia entry
employs substantial video, you may elect to submit
the entry on a DVD. If you do this, send one copy and
tape a Multimedia category label to the case of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
The disc should
include
one copy
of the complete Web site or media file (Flash, Quicktime,
etc.). Mac-compatible or cross-platform discs are required.
Best Multimedia Stories or Essays
39 - Best Multimedia News Story or Essay
A story based on daily coverage of general news events or issue coverage.
This category will recognize outstanding multimedia reporting utilizing
fresh material. Each entry should be a single news story or essay.
40 - Best Multimedia Feature Story or Essay
A candid story or essay that celebrates life. This category will recognize
outstanding multimedia reporting utilizing fresh material. Each entry should
be a single feature story or essay.
41 - Best Multimedia Sports Story or Essay
A story, sequence or series that increases understanding and appreciation
for individual and team sports and/or the role that athletics play in the
lives of amateur and/or professional athletes and fans.
Best Use in Multimedia
42 - Interactive Publication/Small Media
This category will recognize overall excellence in use of photography,
interactive design and multimedia story-telling on Web sites produced by
individuals, independent teams and small media companies, such as small
daily or weekly newspapers that serve regional or special interest audiences.
43 - Interactive Publication/Major Media
This category will recognize overall excellence in use of photography,
interactive design and multimedia story telling in national and international
Web sites produced by broadcast and online networks, metropolitan newspapers
and others serving broad, mass market audiences.
POYi Premiere Categories
One Week's Work
The spirit of One Week's Work is to honor the general assignment photojournalist
who best demonstrates versatility in covering the diversity of life within
a community. Submit up to twelve entries. Single images, multiple-image photo
stories, and multimedia pieces count as individual entries. No more than two
pictures may be from any one story. All must be taken (but not necessarily
published) within seven consecutive days. Indicate in the File Info "Caption/Description
Field" the date each photograph was taken.
Community Awareness Award
The Community Awareness Award shall be given annually to a body of work that
demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation for everyday life. Entries
must have been produced entirely within the photographer's home community.
The purpose is to encourage greater attention to the small events in life,
which often are overshadowed by the news of the day, and to celebrate those
photographs that remind us that the world turns mostly on the work and dreams
of the common woman and man.
• Submit a maximum of 40 images.
• All photographs must have been taken or published for the first
time between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006.
• The entry may contain individual photographs and/or stories and
essays.
• Provide a summary of the work in the caption field of the first
photograph.
• Individual images must be labeled according to the digital entry
guidelines.
• Use CAA as the category in the filename.
• Provide caption information as necessary.
World Understanding Award
The World Understanding Award will be given to a photographer's story or
essay that portrays a sense of justice or insight into difficult problems.
This could include a facet of human relations, friendship, a mutual concern
for the world environment, the spirit of youth, a lifting of hope for peace
or any number of other topics. A maximum of 40 pictures may be entered. In
addition to the images, judges will rely on supporting materials such as letters
of support and other documentation that reflects how the impact of the story
affected the society.
• There are no subject matter requirements.
• Photos need not have been taken during 2006.
• Entries need not have been published.
• Photo essays or parts thereof entered in previous years may not
be resubmitted for five years.
• Winning entries from previous years may NOT be resubmitted. be
resubmitted. Submit a maximum of 40 images.
• Individual images should be labeled accordingly.
• Label each image with your name, picture title and a capital
letter that matches an identical capital letter on the respective caption
sheet.
Use WUA in the naming convention for this entry.
• Provide a summary of the essay in the caption field of the first
image.
• Provide caption information for individual images as necessary.
• Individual images must be labeled according to the digital entry
guidelines.
• Portions of your essay may not be edited and entered in a picture
story category.
• Your essay may be part of a Portfolio of the Year entry only
if the photos entered were taken or published during the current competition
year.
Angus McDougall Award
• No special entry is required. Judges will select one newspaper
that demonstrates consistent excellence in photo use in a variety of
categories throughout the editing division.
Best Photography Book Award
44 Books
• Entries must rely primarily on documentary photography and have been
published sometime within the last three years (2004, 2005 or 2006). Photographs
may be the work of one or more photographers. Books entered in previous
years are not eligible. Submit only one copy.
• Submit one book and tape a Best Use category label on the inside
of the back cover. Print the title of the book on the space provided on
the label and entry form.
Awards and Prizes
• Newspaper and Magazine Photographers of the Year each receive
a trophy and a $1,000 cashaward. The runners-up will receive a plaque and
a
$500 cash
award. Third-place winnersreceive a plaque and a $250 cash award.
• The newspaper winning the Angus McDougall Overall Excellence
in Editing Award will receive, for a year, a sterling silver traveling
trophy,
a plaque
and tuition to the Missouri Photo Workshop.
• The One Week's Work winner will receive a trophy and a $1,000
cash award.
• The Best Book Award winner will receive a plaque and a $1,000
cash award.
• The World Understanding Award winner will receive a trophy and
a $1,000 cash award.Essays judged worthy of special recognition receive
a plaque
and a $250 cash award.
• Winner of the Community Awareness Award will receive a trophy
and a $1,000 cash award. Entries judged worthy of special recognition receive
a plaque and a $250 cash award.
• First place winners in individual categories will receive plaques.
All other places in individualcategories will receive certificates.
Winner Notification
• Winners will be posted at www.poyi.org on Monday, March 12, 2007.
• All winners will be contacted immediately after the results have
been announced and may be asked to submit reproduction quality material
for use in a book and exhibition.
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