Pictures of the Year International

POY 81 Photographer of the Year, Local

POY 81 Photographer of the Year, Local

This premier category is open to all photographers -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers.The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.Only one national or international story is allowed. A portfolio must include at least two narrative picture stories (5 or more images).

Photographer of the Year, Local: Erin Clark

This premier category is open to all photographers -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers.The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.Only one national or international story is allowed. A portfolio must include at least two narrative picture stories (5 or more images).

Finalist: Gabrielle Lurie

This premier category is open to all photographers -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers.The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.Only one national or international story is allowed. A portfolio must include at least two narrative picture stories (5 or more images).

Award of Excellence: Matt McClain

This premier category is open to all photographers -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers.The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.Only one national or international story is allowed. A portfolio must include at least two narrative picture stories (5 or more images).

Award of Excellence: Darya Aslanyan

This premier category is open to all photographers -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers.The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.Only one national or international story is allowed. A portfolio must include at least two narrative picture stories (5 or more images).

Award of Excellence: Jake May

This premier category is open to all photographers -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers.The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.Only one national or international story is allowed. A portfolio must include at least two narrative picture stories (5 or more images).