NPPA Regional Newspaper Photographers of the Year

Region: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

Region 1

1964: Ted Eastwood; New Haven Register
1965: Vincent S. D'Addario; Springfield Union
1966: Gordon Converse; Chrisian Science Monitor
1967: Ted Dully; Bristol Press
1968: Ted Dully; The Boston Globe
1969: Ted Dully; The Boston Globe
1970: Ted Dully; The Boston Globe
1971: Jack Spratt; The Providence Journal
1972: Gordon Alexander; Day Publishing Co.
1973: Ted Dully; The Boston Globe
1974: Stanley Forman; Boston Herald American
1975: Ed Hopfman; Clinton Daily Item
1976: Peter M. Bregg; Associated Press
1977: Bob Emerson; The Providence Journal
1978: Ted Ancher; Bristol Press
1979: Betty Tracy; Bristol Press
1980: Harold Hanka; Chronicle
1981: Harold Hanka; Chronicle
1982: Ted Ancher; Boston Herald American
1983: Bill Greene; Patriot Ledger, Quincy
1984: Bill Greene; Patriot Ledger, Quincy
1985: Bill Greene; Patriot Ledger, Quincy
1986: Bill Greene; The Boston Globe
1987: Bradley Clift; Hartford Courant
1988: Ted Fitzgerald; The Boston Globe
1989: Carl D. Walsh; Journal Tribune, Biddeford, Maine
1990: Carl D. Walsh; Journal Tribune, Biddeford, Maine
1991: Carl D. Walsh; Journal Tribune, Biddeford, Maine
1992: Tom Wallace; Journal Tribune, Biddeford, Maine
1993: Brian Plonka; Journal Tribune, Biddeford, Maine
1994: Glenn Osmundson; The Providence Journal
1995: Peter Casolino; New Haven (Conn.) Register
1996: Bob Thayer; The Providence Journal
1997: John Freidah; The Providence Journal
1998: John Freidah; The Providence Journal
1999: Bob Thayer; The Providence Journal
2000: Robin Shotola; Concord Monitor
2001: Bob Thayer; The Providence Journal
2002: Thomas Rettig; Journal Tribune, Biddeford, Maine

Region 2

1964: Sol Goldberg; Ithaca Journal
1965: Eugene Sweirkosz; Binghamton Evening Press
1968: Stanley Wolfson; Newsday
1969: Antoine Desilets; Montreal LaPresse
1970: Antoine Desilets; Montreal LaPresse
1971: Franz Maier; Toronto Globe & Mail
1972: Tibor Kelley; Freelance
1973: Mel Finkelstein; New York Daily News
1974: John Metzger; Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
1975: John Metzger; Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
1976: John Metzger; Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
1977: Skip Dickstein; Albany Times-Union
1978: Ottmar Bierwagan; Toronto Sun
1979: John Metzger; Ithaca Journal
1980: John Metzger; Ithaca Journal
1981: Mark Damon; Ithaca Journal
1982: Peter Schlueter; Ithaca Journal
1983: John Metzger; Ithaca Journal
1984: Richard Marshall; Ithaca Journal
1985: Richard Marshall; Ithaca Journal
1986: Richard Marshall; Ithaca Journal
1987: Drew Perine; Ithaca Journal
1988: Reed Hoffmann; Gannett Rochester Newspapers
1989: Reed Hoffmann; Gannett Rochester Newspapers
1990: Kevin Rivoli; Citizen, Auburn, N.Y.
1991: David Grewe; Ithaca Journal
1992: Kevin Rivoli; Citizen, Auburn, N.Y.
1993: Peter R. Barber; Watertowm (N.Y.) Daily Times
1994: Shawn Dowd; Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times
1995: Peter Power; Toronto Star
1996: David Duprey; Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times
1997: Heather Martin; Observer-Dispatch, Utica, N.Y.
1998: Frank Becerra Jr.; Gannett Suburban Papers, White Plaines, N.Y.
1999: Grant Currie; Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times
2000: Grant Currie; Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times
2001: Cydney Scott; The Citizen, Auburn, N.Y.
2002: Peter Power; The Toronto Star

Region 3

1956: Morris Berman; Pittsburg Sun-Telegram
1956: Phil Butler; Scranton (Pa.) Times
1958: Wally Stein; Associated Press, Pittsburgh
1964: Clifford Yeich; Reading (Pa.) Times
1965: Bill Snead; Wilmington News-Journal
1966: Bill Snead; Wilmington News-Journal
1967: Bill Snead; Wilmington News-Journal
1968: Richard Frear; Tri-State Publishing
1969: Charles McGowen; Wilmington News-Journal
1970: Fred Comegys; Wilmington News-Journal
1971: Pat Crowe; Wilmington News-Journal
1972: Pat Crowe; Wilmington News-Journal
1973: Fred Comegys; Wilmington News-Journal
1974: Pat Crowe; Wilmington News-Journal
1975: Fred Comegys; Wilmington News-Journal
1976: Ray Stubblebine; Associated Press, New York
1976: Tom Kelly; Mercury, Pottstown, Pa.
1977: Tom Kelly; Mercury, Pottstown, Pa.
1978: Bill Ballenberg; Wilmington News-Journal
1979: Bill Tiernan; Charleston Gazette
1980: Tom Kelly; Mercury, Pottstown, Pa.
1981: Rob Kinmouth; Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va.
1982: Lui K. Wong; Charleston Gazette
1983: Lui K. Wong; Charleston Gazette
1984: Lui K. Wong; Charleston Gazette/Pittsburgh Press
1985: John Kaplan; Pittsburgh Press
1986: John Kaplan; Pittsburgh Press
1987: John Kaplan; Pittsburgh Press
1988: J. Kyle Keener; Philadelphia Inquirer
1989: John Kaplan; Pittsburgh Press
1990: Doug Kapustin; Patuxtent Publishing Co., Columbia, Md.
1991: Denis Finley; The Virginian-Pilot/Ledger Star
1992: J. M. Eddins, Jr.; Patuxtent Publishing Co., Columbia, Md.
1993: J. M. Eddins Jr.; Patuxtent Publishing Co., Columbia, Md.
1994: J. Kyle Keener; Philadelphia Inquirer
1995: J. Kyle Keener; Philadelphia Inquirer
1996: Martin Smith-Rodden; Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.
1997: John Beale; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
1998: Peter Ackerman; Asbury Park Press, Neptune, N.J.; Adrin Snider; Daily Press, Newport News, Va.
1999: Beth Bergman Nakamura; The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk
2000: Tling-Li Wang; The Virginian-Pilot
2001: Francis Gardler; Patuxent Publishing Co., Columbia, Md.
2002: Christopher Glass; York (Pa.) Daily Record

Region 4

1964: Bill Strode; Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
1965: Bill Strode; Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
1966: Bill Strode; Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
1967: Bill Strode; Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
1968: J. Bruce Baumann; Evansville, Ind., Sunday Courier & Press
1969: J. Bruce Baumann; Evansville, Ind., Sunday Courier & Press
1970: J. Bruce Baumann; Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press
1971: C. Thomas Hardin; Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
1972: W. James Starkey; Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press
1973: Randy Dieter; Evansville, Ind., Sunday Courier & Press
1974: Ron Smith; Bloomington, Ind., Courier-Tribune
1975: Gary Friedman; Observer & Eccentric, Birmingham, Mich.
1976: Gary Friedman; Observer & Eccentric, Birmingham, Mich.
1977: Joe Vitti; Ohio University Post
1978: Gary Friedman; Observer & Eccentric, Birmingham, Mich.
1979: Fred Barnes; Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press
1980: Dan Dry; Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
1981: Pat Tehan; Kettering-Oakwood (Ohio) Times
1982: Fred Barnes; Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press
1983: Mike Fender; Kettering-Oakwood (Ohio) Times
1984: Jim Witmer; Troy (Ohio) Daily News
1985: Dale Omori; Kettering-Oakwood (Ohio) Times
1986: Lance Wynn; Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press
1987: Steve Mellon; Herald, Jasper, Ind.
1988: Curt Chandler; Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
1989: Eric Albrecht; Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch
1990: Jim Witmer; Troy (Ohio) Daily News
1991: Allan Detrich; The Toledo Blade
1992: Jim Witmer; Troy (Ohio) Daily News
1993: Scott Shaw; Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
1994: Patrick Schneider; Indianapolis Star
1995: Ed Suba Jr.; Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal
1996: Steve Jessmore; Saginaw (Mich.) News
1997: J. Kyle Keener; Detroit Free Press
1998: J. Kyle Keener; Detroit Free Press
1999: David Stephenson; Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader
2000: J. Kyle Keener; Detroit Free Press
2001: David Stephenson; Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader
2002: Matt Detrich; The Indianapolis Star

Region 5

1964: Dick Sroda; Wisconsin State Journal, Madison
1965: Dale Stierman; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1966: Gordon Harding; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1967: Bob Coyle; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1968: Bob Coyle; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1969: Dick Sroda; The Paper, Oshkosh, Wis.
1970: Bob Coyle; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1971: Bob Coyle; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1972: Bob Coyle; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1973: Bob Coyle; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1974: Max Winter; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1975: Max Winter; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1976: Dale Stierman; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1976: David Tonge; Paddock Publications, Arlington Hts., Ill.
1977: Max Winter; Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
1978: Bruce Bisping; Minneapolis Tribune
1979: Dave Peterson; Des Moines Register & Tribune
1980: Dave Peterson; Des Moines Register & Tribune
1981: Dave Peterson; Des Moines Register & Tribune
1982: Chris Covatta; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1983: Barry Locher; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1984: Sig Bokalders; Daily Herald, Arlington Hts., Ill.
1985: Richard Chapman; Daily Herald, Arlington Hts., Ill.
1986: Greg Mellis; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1987: Greg Mellis; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1988: Greg Mellis; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1989: Greg Mellis; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1990: Rich Saal; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1991: Ron Johnson; La Crosse (Wis.) Tribune
1992: Darrell Goemaat; Decatur (Ill.) Herald & Review
1993: David Spencer; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1994: David Spencer; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1995: John Freidah; State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
1996: Brian Plonka; Herald-News, Joliet, Ill.
1997: Brian Plonka; Herald-News, Joliet, Ill.
1998: Scott Lewis; Fox Valley Villages 60504, Aurora, Ill.
1999: Jon Lowenstein; Copely Newspapers, Aurora, Ill.
2000: Scott Strazzante; The Herald-News, Joliet, Ill.
2001: Scott Strazzante; The Herald-News, Joliet, Ill.
2002: John Badman; The Telegraph, Alton, Ill.

Region 6

1960: Douglas Kennedy; Miami Herald
1964: Tom McCarthy; Miami Herald
1965: Bob Bailey; Miami News
1966: Charles Trainor; Miami News
1967: Howard Massey; Associated Press
1968: Pat Canova; Miami News
1969: Ricardo Ferro; St. Petersburg Times & Independent
1970: Anthony Lopez; Today, Cocoa, Fla.
1971: Ricardo Ferro; Tampa Tribune
1972: Ricardo Ferro; St. Petersburg Times & Independent
1973: Jose M. More; Palm Beach Post-Times
1974: Ricardo Ferro; St. Petersburg Times & Independent
1975: Akira Suwa; Palm Beach Post-Times
1976: Michael O'Brien; Miami News
1977: Michael O'Brien; Miami News
1978: Michael O'Brien; Miami News
1979: Michael O'Brien; Miami News
1980: Bill Wax; Gainesville Sun
1981: Carla Hotvedt-Horn; Gainesville Sun
1982: John Moran; Gainesville Sun
1983: Bill Wax; Gainesville Sun
1984: William Snyder; Miami News
1985: Michael McMullan; Birmingham (Ala.) Post-Herald
1986: Bill Wax; Gainesville Sun
1987: Judy Lutz; Sun-Tattler, Hollywood, Fla.
1988: Lisa Waddell; Commercial Appeal, Memphis
1989: Mike Stocker; Sun-Tattler, Hollywood, Fla.
1990: Albert Fuchs; Knoxville News-Sentinel
1991: Robert Cohen; The Commercial Appeal, Memphis
1992: Patrick Farrell; Miami (Fla.) Herald
1993: Patrick Farrell; Miami (Fla.) Herald
1994: Greg Lovett; The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Fla.
1995: Mark Mirko; The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Fla.
1996: Robert Cohen; The Commercial Appeal, Memphis
1997: Robert Cohen; The Commercial Appeal, Memphis
1998: Robert Cohen; The Commercial Appeal, Memphis
1999: David Lane; The Palm Beach Post
2000: Jamie Francis; St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
2001: David Spencer; The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Fla.
2002: Michael Stocker; South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale

Region 7

1964: Rich Clarkson; Topeka Capital-Journal
1965: Rich Clarkson; Topeka Capital-Journal
1966: Rich Clarkson; Topeka Capital-Journal
1967: Jack Kenwood; Topeka Capital-Journal
1968: Rich Clarkson; Topeka Capital-Journal
1969: James Johnson; Wichita Eagle-Beacon
1970: Brian Lanker; Topeka Capital-Journal
1971: Brian Lanker; Topeka Capital-Journal
1972: Brian Lanker; Topeka Capital-Journal
1973: Brian Lanker; Topeka Capital-Journal
1974: Brian Lanker; Topeka Capital-Journal
1975: J. Don Cook; Ada, Okla., Evening News
1976: Ron Smith; Lawrence Daily Journal-World
1977: Kathy Andrisevic; Coffeyville Journal
1978: Chris Johns; Topeka Capital-Journal
1979: Chris Johns; Topeka Capital-Journal
1980: Dave LaBelle; Chanute (Kan.) Tribune
1981: Vic Winter; Bartlesville (Okla.) Examiner Enterprise
1982: Pete Souza; Chanute (Kan.) Tribune
1983: Kerwin Plevka; Independence (Mo.) Examiner
1984: Dave Kraus; Tulsa Tribune
1985: Dave Kraus; Tulsa Tribune
1986: J. Kyle Keener; Kansas City Times
1987: Joel Sartore; Wichita Eagle-Beacon
1988: Dave Kraus; Tulsa Tribune
1989: Charlie Riedel; Daily News, Hayes, Kan.
1990: Chris Ochsner; Hutchinson (Kan.) News
1991: Charlie Riedel; Daily News, Hayes, Kan.
1992: Jeff Tuttle; Wichita (Kan.) Eagle
1993: Charlie Riedel; Hays (Kan.) Daily News
1994: Jeff Tuttle; Wichita Eagle
1995: Greg Latza; Salina (Kan.) Journal
1995: Kelly Presnell; Salina (Kan.) Journal
1996: David Eulitt; The Topeka (Kan.) Capital-Journal
1997: Kelly Presnell; Salina (Kan.) Journal
1998: Kelly Presnell; Salina (Kan.) Journal
1999: Kelly Presnell; Salina (Kan.) Journal
2000: Kelly Presnell; Salina (Kan.) Journal
2001: Robert Cohen; St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2002: Robert Cohen; St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Region 8

1964: Richard Pipes; Houston Chronicle
1965: Ted Rozumalski; Houston Chronicle
1966: Ted Rozumalski; Houston Chronicle
1967: David Nance; Houston Chronicle
1968: Sam C. Pierson; Houston Chronicle
1969: Brian Lanker; Phoenix Gazette
1970: Con Keyes; Arizona Republic
1971: Con Keyes; Arizona Republic
1972: Bill Clough; Houston Chronicle
1973: Skeeter Hagler; Dallas Times-Herald
1973: Othell O. Owensby Jr.; Houston Chronicle
1974: Bill Clough; Houston Chronicle
1975: Skeeter Hagler; Dallas Times-Herald
1976: Phillip Gould; Dallas Times-Herald
1977: Phillip Gould; Dallas Times-Herald
1978: Phillip Gould; Dallas Times-Herald
1979: Randy Eli Grothe; Dallas Morning News
1980: Michael Smith; Dallas Times-Herald
1981: G. Andrew Boyd; Times-Picayune/States-Item
1982: Howard Castleberry; Dallas Morning News
1983: Louis Deluca; Shreveport Journal
1984: David Leeson; New Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item
1985: David Leeson; Dallas Morning News
1986: John Keating; Dallas Times Herald
1987: Scott Threlkeld; New Orleans Times-Picayune
1988: Paul Brown; Dallas Morning News
1989: Pat Davison; Albuquerque Tribune
1990: Pat Davison; Albuquerque Tribune
1991: Louis DeLuca; Dallas Times Herald
1992: William Snyder; Dallas Morning News
1993: Louis DeLuca; Dallas Morning News
1994: Pat Davison; Dallas Morning News
1995: Pat Davison; Dallas Morning News
1996: Pat Davison; Dallas Morning News
1996: Louis DeLuca; Dallas Morning News
1997: Smiley N. Pool; Houston Chronicle
1998: Louis DeLuca; Dallas Morning News
1999: Smiley N. Pool; Houston Chronicle
2000: Smiley N. Pool; Houston Chronicle
2001: Smiley N. Pool; Houston Chronicle
2002: Smiley N. Pool; Houston Chronicle

Region 9

1961: Pat Hall; Omaha World-Herald
1964: J. Robert Paskach; Omaha World-Herald
1965: Pat Hall; Omaha World-Herald
1966: Pat Hall; Omaha World-Herald
1967: Michael Lien; Fargo Forum
1968: Bill Wunsch; Denver Post
1969: Dave Buresh; Denver Post
1970: Steve Larson; Denver Post
1971: Steve Larson; Denver Post
1972: Duane Howell; Denver Post
1973: Duane Howell; Denver Post
1974: Duane Howell; Denver Post
1975: David Cupp; Denver Post
1976: Jay Mather; Denver Sentinel Newspapers
1977: Jay Mather; Denver Sentinel Newspapers
1978: Ron Smith; Grand Forks Herald
1979: Rick Rickman; Colorado Springs Sun
1980: Barry Kough; Lewiston Morning Tribune
1981: Barry Kough; Lewiston Morning Tribune
1982: Patrick Sullivan; Lewiston Morning Tribune
1983: Barry Kough; Lewiston Morning Tribune
1984: John Blackmer; Idaho Statesman
1985: Paul Carter; Missoulian, Missoula, Mont.
1986: Steve Jones; Standard Examiner, Ogden, Utah
1987: Damian Strohmeyer; Denver Post
1988: Chris Pietsch; Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune
1989: Steve Hanks; Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune
1990: Robert Pope; Standard Examiner, Ogden, Utah
1991: Jeff Taylor; Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune
1992: Al Schaben; Wichita Eagle
1993: Randy Hayes; Post-Register, Idaho Falls, Idaho
1994: Jay Koelzer; Rocky Mountain News
1995: Smiley Pool; Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
1996: Greg Latza; Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.
1997: Doug Loneman; Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle
1998: Doug Loneman; Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle
1999: Doug Loneman; Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle
2000: Doug Loneman; Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle
2001: Doug Loneman; Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle
2002: Robin Loznak; Daily Inter Lake

Region 10

1964: Josef Scaylea; Seattle Times
1966: Josef Scaylea; Seattle Times
1966: Jim Vestal; San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune
1967: Jim Vestal; San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune
1968: Dan Poush; Ventura County Star-Free Press
1969: Josef Scaylea; Seattle Times
1970: Robert Clark; Ventura Star-Free Press
1971: Dave LaBelle; Ventura Star-Free Press
1972: Dave LaBelle; Ventura Star-Free Press
1973: Dave LaBelle; freelance
1974: Mickey Pfleger; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1975: Mickey Pfleger; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1976: Greg Schneider; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1977: George Rose; Claremont (Calif.) Courier
1977: Greg Schneider; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1978: John Metzger; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1979: Tom Kasser; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1980: Tom Kasser; San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
1981: George Wedding; San Jose Mercury News
1982: Michael Bryant; San Jose Mercury News
1983: Michael Rondou; Long Beach Press-Telegram
1984: Brian Smith; The Register, Orange County, Calif.
1985: Lui K. Wong; San Jose Mercury News
1986: Lui K. Wong; San Jose Mercury News
1987: Lui K. Wong; San Jose Mercury News
1988: David Crane; Ventura Star-Free Press
1989: Alexander Gallardo; Sun, San Bernadino, Calif.
1990: Judy Griesedieck; San Jose Mercury News
1991: Daniel Anderson; Orange County Register
1992: Michael Rondou; San Jose Mercury News
1993: Michael Chow; Phoenix (Ariz.) Gazette
1994: Richard Hartog; Outlook, Santa Monica, Calif.
1995: John Burgess; The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif.
1996: Wally Skalij; The Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.
1997: Wally Skalij; The Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.
1998: Brian Davies; Marysville (Calif.) Democrat
1999: Bryan Patrick; The Sacramento Bee
2000: Tomas Ovalle; The Fresno Bee; Mark Zsaleski; The Press Enterprise, Riverside, Calif.
2001: Peggy Peattie; The San Diego Union-Tribune
2002: Matt McClain; Ventura County Star