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August 26, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 The Associated Collegiate Press announces finalists in its 2025 Photo of the Year competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winners will be announced at the ACP Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 18, at MediaFest25<\/a>, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the winners are announced on Oct. 18, a gallery of the winners and honorable mentions will be shared on this website allowing student journalists and advisers to see all of the entries recognized in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the finalists in the following Photo of the Year contests \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News\/Breaking News Photo
<\/a>Feature Photo
<\/a>Sports Game\/Action Photo
<\/a>Sports Feature Photo
<\/a>Environmental Portrait<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Please join us at MediaFest in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15 – 18. Register online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This convention provides a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn from seasoned journalists, and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of media and journalism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Award finalists<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Story of the Year<\/a>
Reporter of the Year<\/a>
Multimedia Story of the Year<\/a>
Design of the Year<\/a>
Photo of the Year<\/a>
Cartoon of the Year<\/a>
Broadcast Story of the Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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News\/Breaking News Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Luca Flores
<\/strong>The Auburn Plainsman, Auburn University (AL)
Pro-Palestinian Protest Erupts in Violence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Cohen
<\/strong>Long Beach Current, California State University, Long Beach
L.A. Wildfires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward Grattan
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
New York Rally Honors Ukrainians Amid Ongoing Tension<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoey Duchene
<\/strong>The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
Hands Off\u2019 Protest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabrielle Salgado
<\/strong>The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
Franklin Fire Ignites in Malibu Canyon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Crandall
<\/strong>The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Lone Firefighter in Palisades Fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cole Mihalich
<\/strong>District, Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)
Donald Trump Holds Rally In Savannah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Looper
<\/strong>The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University
Lubbock\u2019s Hands Off Protest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack Bradshaw
<\/strong>The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina
Memorial Update<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alejandro Clavier
<\/strong>The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
Presidential Debate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Feature Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jeremy Battle
<\/strong>The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
Trump Supporters – Inauguration 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Molly McCabe, Theo Zinn
<\/strong>D&M Magazine, Drexel University (PA)
Tricks Are for Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sia DeyKoontz
<\/strong>Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University
Powers Praise Dances to Miss Black EIU 2025 Crown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eddy Cermeno
<\/strong>Warrior Life, El Camino College (CA)
Faith in Fashion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payton Lee
<\/strong>The Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University
Campus Open Despite Extreme Cold Tuesday, Offers Free Parking in Garage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivy Rose Ball
<\/strong>The Reflector, Mississippi State University
Ludacris Headlines Bulldog Bash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AJ Barber
<\/strong>The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Magic Green Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdurahman Azeez
<\/strong>Aggieland, Texas A&M University
Gig\u2019 Em Cadets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Barry
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Bicycle Bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joel Solis
<\/strong>The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
It\u2019s a 10!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sports Game\/Action Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Caleb Minor
<\/strong>Ponder, Black Hills State University (SD)
No Room for Hesitation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine Martin
<\/strong>The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Carolina Cowboys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arthur Wawrzyniak
<\/strong>The Ithacan, Ithaca College (NY)
Diving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Gaither
<\/strong>MVJ, Syracuse University (NY)
Rounding the Bend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makayla Perez
<\/strong>The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University
Brooks Attempts to Catch a Pass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clara Kee
<\/strong>The Crimson White, University of Alabama
Bars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darlene Sanzon
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Women\u2019s Basketball Bests USC to Claim Big Ten Championship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Zinchini
<\/strong>The News Record, University of Cincinnati (OH)
Bearcats Defeat the Baylor Bears 69-67<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Mueller
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Reaching New Heights with Kentucky Climbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brodie Curtsinger
<\/strong>Talisman, Western Kentucky University
Soccer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sports Feature Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Luca Flores
<\/strong>The Auburn Plainsman, Auburn University (AL)
Eagle Takes Flight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Hoover
<\/strong>Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
Tradition on a Roll<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick Schmitz
<\/strong>Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University
EIU Wins Second OVC Championship in Three Years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Griffin Bryant
<\/strong>Technician, North Carolina State University
Gymnastics Uneven Bars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cody Blissett
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Soccer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lorelei DiSanto
<\/strong>The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami (FL)
Miami Women\u2019s Tennis Grabs Their First Win Against Kennesaw State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyler Graham
<\/strong>Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Softball UO Vs. WSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christine Vo
<\/strong>The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
In the Line of Fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os
<\/strong>The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Storybook Ending<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skyler Sharp
<\/strong>The Daily Texan, University of Texas at Austin
Fans React<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental Portrait<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Alec Butterfield
<\/strong>Ponder, Black Hills State University (SD)
We\u2019re Not Robots<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josselyn Guillen
<\/strong>Pursuit, California Baptist University
Olivia\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gopi Vadsak
<\/strong>Long Beach Current, California State University, Long Beach
Dig Daisy Velasco Portrait<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eddy Cermeno
<\/strong>Warrior Life, El Camino College (CA)
Creating a Beautiful Life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shun Graves
<\/strong>Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University (IL)
Business Owners See City Leaders Responsiveness as Paramount in Election<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Funsten
<\/strong>The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Amadour: An Interdisciplinary Artist Shaped by SMC And Exploring Queer Identity Through Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beita Tang
<\/strong>SCAN, Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta (GA)
The Future of Fashion: What SCAD ATL Students Are Wearing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassandra Roshu
<\/strong>The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
The Spirits at Erie Canal Museum Keep Its Staff Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yvonna Guyette
<\/strong>MVJ, Syracuse University (NY)
Beekeeper Bob Holden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Barry
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Underground Wrestler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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