2023 Photo of the Year

Aug. 28, 2023

Associated Collegiate Press announces the finalists in its 2022 Photo of the Year competition.

Individual Award winners will be announced at the Fall National College Media Convention at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency.

A gallery of winners will be posted after the Oct. 30 announcement.

Finalists below are listed in alphabetical order by school.

Convention websiteRegister

Atlanta awards ceremonies

4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30

Winners announced —
Individual Awards

Pacemaker finalists honored and winners announced —
Broadcast • Innovation • Magazine
Multiplatform • Online
Newspaper/Newsmagazine

Best of Show awards
after the 11 a.m. keynote speaker on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Enter ACP Best of Show. Categories, rules and entry deadlines will be on the convention site.

Spring Pacemakers
2023 Business and Yearbook Pacemakers and 2024 Online Pacemakers, as well as Individual Awards in Business & Advertising, will be presented at the ACP Spring National College Media Conference, March 7-9, 2024, La Jolla, California.


News/Breaking News Photo

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

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

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

Maximiliano Rosas
Salt, Syracuse University (NY)
On the Call

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

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

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

Maria Rauh
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Maria Rauh breaking news photo

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

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

Feature Photo

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

Ben Ringers
Salt, Syracuse University (NY)
Unconditional

Tyler Hogan
Nineteen Fifty-Six, University of Alabama
Korynn

Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Flower Farm

Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
4thFest

Jack Weaver
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Weaver Feature

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

Skyler Davis
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Honey Harvesting

Alexzane Taylor
Amendment, Virginia Commonwealth University
My life matters too.

Brett Phelps
Talisman, Western Kentucky University
Rodeo Flag

Sports Game/Action Photo

Josh Wilson
Baylor Roundup, Baylor University (TX)
Finn Bass

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

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

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

Ayrton Breckenridge
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Drake Relays

Jack Weaver
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Champions Classic

Olivia Hall
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Loose Ball

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

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

Sports Feature Photo

Alex Paul
Arbutus, Indiana University
Trophy kiss

Daniel Jacobi
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University
What was that for?

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

David Gray
The Crimson White, University of Alabama
March Happiness

Ayrton Breckenridge
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Indy Car

Jared Lennon
The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami (FL)
MakingHistory

Derek Heath
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Baseball Moment

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

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

Environmental Portrait

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

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

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

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

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

Ryan Breeden
Salt, Syracuse University (NY)
Mega Bubble Man

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

Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Baby Forumula Shortage

Megan McEntee
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Bowl Peace