Hi guys,
Well I thought we had another great convention this year thanks to everyone’s efforts. I just wanted to let you guys know that after quite a few years of finding sponsors/donors for our convention, I am going to step down. Although this is not an official job/position for the WNPA I enjoyed it and had fun with the challenge of getting what I thought were pretty cool items to give away each year. I am hoping one of you out there would like to take over this endeavor for future conventions. If so, I can give you a good jump on things by giving you a list of my contacts at various companies. Thanks…Dan.

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Krystina Wentz-Graff, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, won the 2007 WNPA Photographer of the Year competition. This is the first time she won the award. Wentz-Graff also won Best of Show for her photo of The Soldier’s Child. Judging this year’s contest were Frazer Harrison, Getty Images; Michael Kienitz, freelance; and Angela Grant, multimedia journalist. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for entering this year’s competition. See you next year!

VIEW THE WINNING IMAGES

Portfolio -
1st - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
2nd - Evan Siegle, Green Bay Press-Gazette
3rd - Jeffrey Phelps, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HM - Darren Hauck, freelance
HM - Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HM - Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

News Picture Story -
1st - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Soldier’s Child
2nd - Darren Hauck, freelance, Guatemala Violence
3rd - Jeffrey Phelps, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bridge Collapse
HM - Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Flood
HM - Terry Scott Meyer, The Week, Soldier Funeral
HM - Darren Hauck, freelance, Young Victim

Feature Picture Story -
1st - Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Heart Surgery
2nd - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Eye Doctor
3rd - Dan Powers, Appleton Post-Crescent, Farrier
HM - Darren Hauck, freelance, Ballar
HM - Sharon Cekada, Appleton Post-Crescent, Still Poor
HM - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sister

Sports Picture Story -
1st - Tom Lynn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Toughguys
2nd - Dan Powers, Appleton Post-Crescent, Drag Racing
3rd - Dan Powers, Appleton Post-Crescent, Sky Diver

Sports Feature -
1st - Tom Lynn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Baseball Champions
2nd - Bill Siel, Kenosha News, Marathon Training
3rd - Bill Siel, Kenosha News, Cross Country Runners
HM - Bill Siel, Kenosha News, Swimming Competition
HM - Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images, One-Point Loss
HM - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Winning Coach

Sports Action -
1st - Jeffrey Phelps, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Broken Bat
2nd - Dan Young, Marshfield News, Free Kick
3rd - Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Layup
HM - Peter Zuzga, Community News, Header
HM - Steve Apps, Wisconsin State Journal, Loose Ball
HM - Steve Apps, Wisconsin State Journal, Loose Helmet

Feature -
1st - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Cool Water
2nd - Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Amish Farmer
3rd - John Maniaci, Wisconsin State Journal, Veggie Car Race
HM - Evan Siegle, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Ray of Light
HM - Steve Apps, Wisconsin State Journal, Clydesdale
HM- Tom Lynn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Whooping Cranes

Pictorial -
1st - Evan Siegle, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Acrobatic
2nd - Michael P. King, Appleton Post Crescent, Deer Hunter
3rd - Tom Lynn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sandhill Cranes
HM - Terry Scott Meyer, The Week, Lightning
HM - Dan Young, Marshfield News, Roofer
HM - Bill Siel, Kenosha News, Angler

Portrait/Personality -
1st - Ben Smidt, Marquette University, Defensive End
2nd - Jack Orton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Fishing
3rd - Tom Lynn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Pow Wow
HM - Ben Smidt, Marquette University, Diver
HM - Darren Hauck, freelance, Death in the Family
HM - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Blind Children

Illustration -
1st - Don Gorzek, freelance, Fresh Fruit
2nd - Terry Scott Meyer, The Week, Fajita
3rd - John Maniaci, Wisconsin State Journal, CPR
HM - Michael P. King, Appleton Post Crescent, White Sangria

General News -
1st - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Homecoming
2nd - Krystina Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Voter
3rd - Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Blessing
HM - Mike DeVries, The Capital Times, Graveside Service
HM - John Hart, Watertown Daily Tribune, Gas Fire
HM - Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Praise Dance

Spot News -
1st - Darren Hauck, freelance, Voter Disappointment
2nd - Michael P. King, Appleton Post Crescent, Grain Mill Fire
3rd - Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Flood
HM - Dan Reiland, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Fireball
HM - Terry Scott Meyer, The Week, Firefighters
HM - Evan Siegle, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Boating Accident

Posted by bsieu as 2008 Convention at 8:14 AM EDT

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Barbara J. Miner wins this year’s College Photographer of the Year contest! Miner is a student at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. Miner said she was grateful for all the guidance from Maria Ellen Huebner, one of her instructors at MATC.

SEE THE WINNING IMAGES HERE!

2nd Place Brad Fedie

3rd Place Dustin Safranek, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Visit this weblog to see judging results posted here live!
There were 32 students entered this year.

Contest Administrator: Nathan Pier

Spot News - 8 photos in this category (1:15 p.m.)

1st - Dustin Safranek, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, firefighters rescue girl
2nd - Dustin Safranek, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, firefighter in smoke
3rd - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, firefighter with hose
HM - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, bright fire

General News - 27 photos in this category (1:20 p.m.)

1st - Christopher Guess, Daily Cardinal , candlelight vigil
2nd- Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, barack obama lectures
3rd - Amanda Salm, Daily Cardinal, drew carey impersonator arrested
HM - Matt Dixon, Marquette University, support our troops stop the war

Photo Illustration - 56 photos in this category (1:30 p.m.)

1st - Barbara J. Miner, Milwaukee Area Technical College, contemplating suicide
2nd - Lora Ellingson, Milwaukee Area Technical College, ice cream
3rd - Amanda Salm, Daily Cardinal, trans fat
HM - Daniel M. Zainer, Milwaukee Area Technical College, blue martini
HM - Michelle K. Miresse, Milwaukee Area Technical College, translucent eggs

Portrait Personality - 39 photos in this category (2:00 p.m.)

1st - Brian Jacky, Milwaukee Area Technical College, war veteran
2nd - Christopher Guess, Daily Cardinal, chalkboard of many languages
3rd - Lora Ellingson, Milwaukee Area Technical College, man with coffee cup
HM - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, band director
HM - Barbara J. Miner, Milwaukee Area Technical College, woman with AIDS

Pictorial - 30 photos in this category (2:15 p.m.)

1st - Mike Rudzinski, Marquette University, steamy door
2nd - Mike Rudzinski, Marquette University, people on scaffolding
3rd - Dustin Safranek, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a river runs through it
HM - Barbara J. Miner, Milwaukee Area Technical College, hunting shack
HM - Brandon Laufenberg, Daily Cardinal, bee and thistle
HM- Krista Rizzo, Marquette University, moon and buildings

Feature Photo - 45 photos in this category (2:25 p.m.)

1st - Stephanie Burg, Milwaukee Area Technical College, couple on couch
2nd - Barbara J. Miner, Milwaukee Area Technical College, clarinet player
3rd - Amanda Salm, Daily Cardinal, storm trooper
HM - Jacob Ela, Daily Cardinal, bicycle rides over person

Sports Action - 30 photos in this category (2:45 p.m.)

1st - Amanda Salm, Daily Cardinal, football dive into end zone
2nd - Matt Dixon, Marquette University, tussle for loose basketball
3rd - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, wide receiver lunges for ball
HM - Brandon Laufenberg, Daily Cardinal, volleyball spike
HM - Kyle Bursaw, Daily Cardinal, softball close play

Sports Feature - 13 photos in this category (2:50 p.m.)

1st - Matthew Wisniewski, Wisconsin State Journal, high school football loss
2nd - Jacob Ela, Daily Cardinal, jubilant badger football player
3rd - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, fans heckle basketball player
HM - Brandon Laufenberg, Daily Cardinal, jubilant softball players

Sports Picture Story - 3 entries in this category (3:20 p.m.)

1st - Krista Rizzo, Marquette University, bull fighting
2nd - Brandon Laufenberg, Daily Cardinal, ironman triathlon
3rd - Barbara J. Miner, Milwaukee Area Technical College, beer run

Feature Picture Story - 5 entries in this category (3:25 p.m.)

1st - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal, marching band
2nd - Krista Rizzo, Marquette University, early childhood
3rd - Matthew Wisniewski, University of Wisconsin - Madison, restaurant
HM - Christopher Guess, Daily Cardinal, music festival

News Picture Story - 3 entries in this category (3:45 p.m.)

1st - Dustin Safranek, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, pope visits at airport
2nd - Brandon Laufenberg, Daily Cardinal, anti-war march
3rd - Jacob Ela, Daily Cardinal, hospital lockdown

Portfolio - 7 entries in this category (4:06 p.m.)

1st - Barbara J. Miner, Milwaukee Area Technical College
2nd - Dustin Safranek, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
3rd - Brad Fedie, Daily Cardinal
HM - Christopher Guess, Daily Cardinal

Posted by Administrator as 2008 Convention at 11:04 AM EDT

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Here are the up-to-date clip standings following the return of the February 2008 clips.

Terry Mayer, The Week, 200
Corey Wilson, Green Bay Press Gazette, 175
Evan Siegle, Green Bay Press Gazette, 160
H. Marc Larson, Green Bay Press Gazette, 130
Dan Powers, Appleton Post Crescent, 120
Mark Hertzberg, Racine Journal Times, 100
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 95
Susan Pischke, Herald Times Reporter, 90
Tom Loucks, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, 85
Kristyna Wentz-Graff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 80
Doug Alft, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, 80
Kevin Poirier, Kenosha News, 70
Eric Young, Herlad Times Reporter, 40
Jaslyn Gilbert, Herald Times Reporter, 30
Gregory Shaver, Racine Journal Times, 30

E-mail Cory Dellenbach at dellec54@frontiernet.net if you notice anything wrong with your point standings.

Posted by dellenbach as Webmaster's Column, Clip Contest Update at 10:55 PM EDT

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The February clips have returned. Thank you to The Ledger Independent of Kentucky for judging the February 2008 clips.

SPOT NEWS
1. H. Marc Larson — Green Bay Press Gazette = Standoff suspect arrested.
2. Doug Alft — Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune = Rescue helicopter landing.
3. Jaslyn Gilbert — Herald Times Reporter = Mom carrying daughter in snow storm.

PORTRAIT
1. Terry Mayer — The Week = Students collect books.
2. Dan Powers — Appleton Post-Crescent = Fan cheering for team.
3. Gregory Shaver — Racine Journal Times = Girls investigate paranormal activities.
Honorable mention: Mark Hoffman — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel = Man not missing work since completing training.

FEATURE
1. Mark Hertzberg — Racine Journal Times = Postal carrier during a snowstorm.
2. Susan Pischke — Herald Times Reporter = Dad dancing with his daughter.
3. Terry Mayer — The Week = Polar Bear dive.
Honorable mention: Tom Loucks — Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune = Quilts exhibited in Pittsville

GENERAL NEWS
1. H. Marc Larson — Green Bay Press Gazette = Black railroaders and making of a civil rights movement
2. Terry Mayer — The Week = Chopping away at snow sculpture.
3. Corey Wilson — Green Bay Press Gazette = Co-workers mourn a death of a colleague.
Honorable mention: Corey Wilson — Green Bay Press Gazette = Dad cuddling with son, receiving a grant.

SPORTS
1. Evan Siegle — Green Bay Press Gazette = Wrestlers at Ashwaubenon High School.
2. Doug Alft — Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune = Basketball player surrounded by defenders.
3. Tom Loucks — Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune = Wrestler celebrating his win.

FEATURE MULTIPLE
1. Corey Wilson — Green Bay Press Gazette = Miss Green Bay Area.
2. Tom Loucks — Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune = Safe crossings at elementary school.
3. Kevin Poirier — Kenosha News = Putting shoes on horses.

There you have it. Great job again to all!

Posted by dellenbach as Webmaster's Column, Clip Contest Update at 10:42 PM EDT

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Not sure if anyone has heard this yet but Archie Liebermann died of a neurological disease similar to Parkinson’s on Thursday, March 13. Archie spoke at the WNPA convention held at the Abby in Fontana. I am not sure on the year I think it was 96 but might have been 97. He was a great speaker, a great photographer and a great guy that will be missed.

Terry Mayer

Photojournalist, The Week

Posted by Guest Author as WNPA Report at 2:07 PM EDT

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Mike De Sisti will join the staff at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a multimedia picture editor starting March 31, 2008. Mike comes from The Post-Crescent in Appleton, where he was the assistant editor/multimedia. He joined the Post Crescent staff in 1998 as a still photographer and began shooting video for the newspaper’s web site in 2003.

Mike will be doing everything from picture editing and video story-telling to working with the photography staff and newsroom to aid in jsonline.com multimedia production.

Posted by Administrator as WNPA Report at 1:49 PM EDT

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The winning images from the January 2008 WNPA Monthly Clip Contest are now online. You can Visit The Gallery Here.

Over the last year, we experimented with having the winners submit their images electronically to WNPA, but we were never able to gather all the entries that way, so we’re going back to posting the actual clips online. This change guarantees that all the winning images will be available for viewing online, and creates a better archive of photos.

So, congratulations to all the winners.

Scott Anderson,
WNPA Webmaster.