ACP honors top collegiate photos

Photo of the Year

News/Breaking News Photo • Feature Photo
Sports Game/Action Photo • Sports Feature Photo
Environmental Portrait

Oct. 30, 2023

Associated Collegiate Press salutes the winners of its 2023 Photo of the Year competition.

ACP’s Individual Awards are among the top prizes in collegiate media, and the awards are a showcase of journalistic excellence.

Winners were announced during the Fall National College Media Convention, on Oct. 30 in Atlanta.

First Place
Christine Vo
The Shorthorn
The University of Texas at Arlington
Police tases suspect

Second Place
Shengfeng Chien
Daily Bruin
University of California, Los Angeles
Angelenos take to streets of downtown Los Angeles

Third Place
Jose Ivan Favela
The Prospector
University of Texas at El Paso
Behind the faces at the Border

Fourth Place
Maximiliano Rosas
Salt
Syracuse University (NY)
On the Call

Fifth Place
Maria Rauh
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Maria Rauh breaking news photo

Honorable mentions

Nicole Dumont
The Equinox, Keene State College (NH)
Spring concert revival

Joseph Navin
Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Election night

Jackson Ranger
The Daily Collegian, Pennsylvania State University
Gavin McInnes Protest, Milk

Kyle Heise
The Battalion, Texas A&M University
The Wall That Heals

Calista Pushman
The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina
The other side of the fence

First Place
Ben Ringers
Salt
Syracuse University (NY)
Unconditional

Second Place
Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Flower Farm

Third Place
Brett Phelps
Talisman
Western Kentucky University
Rodeo Flag

Fourth Place
Jack Weaver
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Weaver Feature

Fifth Place
Alexzane Taylor
Amendment
Virginia Commonwealth University
My life matters too.

Honorable mentions

Tyler Hogan
Ninteen Fifty-Six, University of Alabama
Korynn

Caleb Chong, Kia Harlan
Pursuit, California Baptist University
Magic Man

Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
4thFest

Carter Skaggs
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Red River Gorge Farmers Market

Skyler Davis
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Honey Harvesting

First Place
Jack Weaver
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Champions Classic

Second Place
Ayrton Breckenridge
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Drake Relays

Third Place
Josh Wilson
Baylor Roundup
Baylor University (TX)
Finn Bass

Fourth Place
Olivia Hall
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Loose Ball

Fifth Place
Samantha Turner
The Daily Pennsylvanian
University of Pennsylvania
Silan Ayyildiz Narrowly Wins at Penn Relays

Honorable mentions

David Gray
The Crimson White, University of Alabama
Incomplete Pass

Christine Kao
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA women’s soccer secures national title

Kayla Breen
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Slap Back

Clare Grant
The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Elon Softball vs. North Carolina Central

Jasmin Campoya
The Prospector, University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP Spirit hosts local cheer championship

First Place
David Gray
The Crimson White
University of Alabama
March Happiness

Second Place
Ethan Shulman
The Pitt News
University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Shock and celebration

Third Place
Jared Lennon
The Miami Hurricane
University of Miami (FL)
MakingHistory

Fourth Place
Daniel Jacobi
Iowa State Daily
Iowa State University
What was that for?

Fifth Place
Alex Paul
Arbutus
Indiana University
Trophy kiss

Honorable mentions

Ayrton Breckenridge
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Indy Car

Derek Heath
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Baseball Moment

Anna Vazhaeparambil
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Penn Women’s Basketball vs Temple Celebration

Katelyn Supancik
The Daily Collegian, Pennsylvania State University
NCAA Men’s Basketball Press Conference: Shrews

Robert O’Brien
The Battalion, Texas A&M University
Strikeout celebration

First Place
Kenneth Prabhakar
The Baylor Lariat
Baylor University (TX)
Leader of The Branch

Second Place
Kate Bustamante
el Don
Santa Ana College (CA)
Woman Tattoo Artist in Santa Ana

Third Place
Ryan Breeden
Salt
Syracuse University (NY)
Mega Bubble Man

Fourth Place
Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Baby Forumula Shortage

Fifth Place
Jacy Bradley
The Ball State Daily News
Ball State University (IN)
MiddleTown tenant in her rental

Honorable mentions

Christine Kao
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Alumnus Geo Bradley

Quentin Blais
The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
DePaul Soil Testers

Megan McEntee
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Bowl Peace

Trennt Rhea
The Brookhaven Courier, Dallas College Brookhaven Campus (TX)
Chaz Hafey Portrait

Rory Moore
The Et Cetera, Dallas College Eastfield Campus (TX)
Preston Nguyen portrait