Results of the 90th Annual Photography & Multimedia Contest, 2024 Year in Pictures and Multimedia Contest, judged in 2025
Multimedia results | Meet the Judges
The judging took place on March 7-8, 2025 and the winners are listed below.
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2025 NYPPA Best in Show Sponsored by Nikon Inc. is awarded to –
James Keivom – New York Post – Independent
2025 NYPPA Photographer of the Year Sponsored by Canon is awarded to –
Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press
2025 NYPPA “Anthony J. Causi Sports Photographer of the Year Award” Sponsored by Canon is awarded to –
Al Bello – Getty Images
Spot News “William V. Finn Memorial” Award
1st – Alex Kent – Independent – “Pro-Palestine Protestors Occupy University Building”
2nd -James Keivom – New York Post – “Man on subway tracks”
3rd – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “High Water Rescue”
HM – Yunghi Kim – Contact Press Images – “Fordam University Encampment”
HM – James Keivom – New York Post – “Protest Arrest”
EA – James Keivom – New York Post – “Fatal Stabbing in Harlem”
EA – David Handschuh – Independent – “Please Don’t Die”
EA – Lloyd Mitchell – Independent – “One More Life For The Cat”
EA – Lloyd Mitchell – Independent – “Radio Transmission Through the Rain”
EA – Yunghi Kim – Contact Press Images – “Mayhem”
EA – Dean Moses – amNew York Metro – “Train Strikes Commuter”
General News
1st – Yunghi Kim – Contact Press Images – “Protesting Netanyahu’s Vish”
2nd – Dean Moses – am New York Metro – “Midtown Assassin”
3rd – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Thanksgiving Day Parade”
HM – Dean Moses – am New York Metro – “Rear Window”
HM – Erica Lansner – Independent – “Nakba Day Protest in Brooklyn”
EA – Alex Kent – Independent – “Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University”
EA- James Keivom – New York Post – “FDNY Memorial Day Service”
EA- James Keivom – New York Post – “Coney Island Sunset”
EA- Syndi Pilar – Independent – “FDNY Memorial Day Service”
EA- Susan Stava – Independent – “Who Do You Protect?”
EA- Gary Hershorn – Independent – “Solar Eclipse”
EA- Steven Pfost – Newsday – “Funeral for NYPD police officer Jonathan Diller “
EA – James Keivom – New York Post – “Pro-Palestine Protest”
EA – James Keivom – New York Post – “Pro-Palestine Protest”
National/International News “Carl Thusgaard Memorial” Award
1st – James Keivom – New York Post – “Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico Border”
2nd – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Wreckage”
3rd – James Keivom – New York Post – “Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico Border”
HM – James Keivom – New York Post – “Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico Border”
HM – James Keivom – New York Post – “Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico Border”
EA – James Keivom – New York Post – “Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico Border”
EA – James Keivom – New York Post – “Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico Border”
News Picture Story
1st – James Keivom – New York Post – “Drug Epidemic in The Hub”
2nd – Yunghi Kim – Contact Press Images – ‘Anger Israel – Hamas War”
3rd – J. Conrad Williams Jr. – Newsday – “Coming to America. A Migrant’s Journey”
HM – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Trump: Third Time Around”
HM – Alex Kent – Independent – “Pro-Palestine Protests on New York Campuses”
EA – David Goldman – Associated Press – “Arab American Voting”
Feature
1st – David Goldman – Associated Press – “Sole Caretaker”
2nd – David Handschuh – Independent – “Aligator”
3rd – Syndi Pilar – Independent – “Tiny Dancer, Dance Parade”
HM – Linda Buongermino – Independent – “Kissing The Eclipse”
HM – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Mary”
EA – Saed Hindash – NJ Advance Media/LehighValleyLive.com – “Leg Lift”
EA – Patrick Benic – UPI Newspictures – “Full Moon in Paris”
EA – Hiroke Masuike – The New York Times – “Young Fans Welcome Liberty Players in Historic Parade”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent -“Tailgating For Trump”
EA – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Back to Woodstock”
Feature Picture Story
A girl holds a Donald Trump stuffed doll prior to Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Reno, Nevada (ulia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press)
1st – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Maga World”
2nd – David Goldman – Associated Press – “Love and Politics”
3rd – Linda Buongermino – Independent – “Watching the Eclipse”
HM – Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday – “A Night at the Jazz Loft”
HM – Audrey C. Tiernan – Newsday Retired – “Day of the Dead, Oaxaca Mexico”
Pictorial
1st – David Handschuh – Independent – “Red Sky at Night”
2nd – Randee Daddona – Newsday Independent – “Tunnel Vision”
3rd – David Handschuh – Independent – “Northern Lights”
HM – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent “Amish Morning Sunrise”
HM – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers”
EA – Charles Wenzelberg – New York Post – “A Yankees 4th”
EA – Gary Hershorn – Independent – “Hunters Moonrise”
EA – Al Bello – Getty Images -“Hurdles”
EA – Gary Hershorn – Independent – “Sunrise in New York City”
EA – David Goldman – Associated Press – “Waiting for Liftoff”
EA – Gary Hershorn – Independent – “Fiery Sunrise over Midtown”
EA – Gary Hershorn – Independent – “Harvest Moonrise”
EA – Debra Rothenberg – Independent – “A series of Colorful Umbrellas Line the Street in NYC”
Portrait
1st – Alex Kent – Independent – “Rudy Giuliani Outside Courthouse”
2nd – Alex Kent – Independent – “Marjorie Eliot Parlor Jazz”
3rd – Noah Murray – Independent – “Worm Face”
HM – Al Bello – Getty Images – “En Garde”
HM – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Anastasia Pagonis”
EA – Bruce Cotler – Independent – “Joker”
EA – Robert Deutsch – Independent – “Oscar June Squibb”
EA – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Splash”
EA – Al Bello – Getty Images – “LeBron James”
EA – Saed Hindash – NJ Advance Media/LehighValleyLive.com – “Coaching with emotion”
EA – J. Conrad Williams, Jr. – Newsday – “Ring of Fire”
EA – Jennifer Altman – Independent – “Jinx Monsoon”
EA – Dean Moses – amNewYork Metro – “The Faces of Darby Allin”
Animal
1st – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Big Blue”
2nd – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Double Trouble”
3rd – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Gull & Tern”
HM – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Take me to Your Leader”
HM – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “The Dance”
EA – Ray Stubblebine – Independent – “Looking Lonely”
EA – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – ” Tern Gone Fishing”
EA – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Harrier and Falcon”
EA – David Handschuh – Independent – “Swimming in the Clouds”
EA – Howard Schnapp – Newsday – “Malvern Mel”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Kona Shocks Vet”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Horses and Donny”
Sports Action “Kathy Willens Memorial” Award
1st – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Gonna Leave a Mark”
2nd – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Hanging by a Thread”
3rd – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Choke Hold”
HM – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Fan Interference”
HM – Brad Penner – Independent – “Lazard Touchdown”
EA – Saed Hindash – NJ Advance Media/LehighValleyLive.com – “Pretzel Move”
EA – Noah Murray – Independent – “Eyeing the Puck”
EA – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Missed It”
EA – Bruce Bennett – Getty Images – “Crunch”
EA – Brad Penner – Independent – “Perez Shooting against the Freese”
EA – Brad Penner – Independent – “Collision Under the Basket”
EA – Sarah Stier – Getty Images – “Sight Line”
Sports Feature
1st – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Fencing under the Lights”
2nd – William Perlman – Newsday – “Walk Off”
3rd – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Gold Medal Winner”
HM – Sarah Stier – Getty images – “Left Behind”
HM – Brad Penner – Independent – “Unhappy Aaron”
EA – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Blood will be Shed”
EA – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Jump for Joy”
EA – Sarah Stier – Getty images – “Cigarette Break”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Amish Volleyball”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Rodeo Fan Reaction”
EA – Noah K. Murray – Independent – “Vientos Roar”
EA – David Goldman – Associated Press- “Swimming in the Siene”
EA – Ed Murray – Independent – “Victory and Sorrow”
EA – Chares Wenzelberg – New York Post -“Clincher”
EA – John Conrad Williams Jr. Newsday – “U.S. Women’s Open Championship”
Sports Picture Story
1st – Al Bello – Getty Images – “Out of the Darkness into the Light”
2nd – Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday – “The Agony and Ecstasy”
3rd – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Cowtown Rodeo”
HM – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Belmont at Saratoga”
HM – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Demolition Derby Days”
Face of New York
1st – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Easter Parade Catwalk”
2nd – Noah Murray – Independent – “Solar Eclipse”
3rd – Yunghi Kim – Contact Press Images – ” New Year Day Swim”
HM – Yunghi Kim – Contact Press Images – “Scaffolding Workout”
HM – Bruce Cotler – Independent – “Resting”
EA – Noah Murray – Independent – “Spotlight”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Bike Kill Party”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Drinks After Easter Parade”
Campaign
1st – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Doll”
2nd – Hiroko Masuike – The New York Times – “Donald Trump’s Curtain Entrance”
3rd – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Swearing In”
HM – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Victory”
HM – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “After the Rally”
EA – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Wink”
EA – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Running Mates”
EA – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Target”
EA – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Fist Pump”
EA – Thomas A. Ferrara – Newsday – “AOC”
EA – Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Associated Press – “Trump Will Fix It”
EA – Aristide Economopoulos – Independent – “Cleaning MAGA Mess”
MULTIMEDIA ENTRIES
2025 NYPPA Multimedia Awards sponsored by Sony
Multimedia – Short Form (under 5 minutes)
1st – East End homeless migrant struggle: Visiting a Hampton’s encampment – Randee Daddona – Newsday – Independent
2nd – He found himself through his art after battling depression. – Randee Daddona – Newsday – Independent
3rd – Meet the “caretaker” of the model railroad masterpiece at Liberty Science Center – Andre Malok – NJ Advance Media
HM – Acid attack victim talks about her journey, struggles – Kendall Rodriguez & J. Conrad Williams, Jr – Newsday
HM – Why two sisters had preventative double mastectomies – Drew Singh – Newsday
Multimedia – Long Form (Over 5 minute)
1st – Faces of a Crisis – Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa-Loarca & J. Conrad Williams, Jr. – Newsday
2nd – Unearthing a Suspect: The Gilgo Beach Killings – Thomas A. Ferrara, John Paraskevas, Steven Pfost & Howard Schnapp
3rd – Bay Shore schools kept teacher despite sexual abuse allegations spanning decades – James Carbone, Steven Pfost, J. Conrad Williams Jr.
HM – Family, friends honor memory of N.J. crash victim – Andre Malok – NJ Advance Media
HM – The Forgotten – John Paraskevas, Steven Pfost, Drew Singh & Randee Daddona – Newsday
JUDGES
Still Photography Contest Judges
Steve Fine is a distinguished photographer and photo editor whose career has made a significant impact on editorial photography. He began his journey at Sports Illustrated in 1979 as an Assistant Photo Editor and later joined The New York Times in 1983 as the Sports Picture Editor for their Sunday magazine. By 1996, he returned to Sports Illustrated as the Director of Photography, helping shape its visual narrative. In recent years, Fine has also contributed to digital media, serving as a picture and sports editor for Flipboard. His career reflects a deep commitment to innovative visual storytelling, and his insights—such as those shared in his interview on the Photo Brigade Podcast—continue to inspire both emerging and established photographers.
Andrew Gombert is a photojournalist and deputy editor at the Los Angeles Times whose work is widely recognized for its compelling visual storytelling. His photography has captured key news moments—from protest coverage to other significant events—demonstrating a keen eye for the human side of news. Gombert’s images have appeared on various platforms, and his work, which at times has been linked with roles such as an EPA photographer, underscores his commitment to impactful, on-the-ground reporting. His Instagram account further highlights his affiliation with the LA Times and offers a glimpse into his ongoing projects and visual narratives.
Carey Wagner is a documentary photographer, cinematographer, and educator based in New York City. Her work focuses on complex social issues, particularly those related to women, girls, and human rights, capturing real-life moments with an empathetic eye. In addition to her photographic and cinematic work, Wagner is actively involved in the professional community—she has served in leadership roles, including as NPPA President in 2024. Her approach combines visual storytelling with a commitment to highlighting the human experience, and she shares her work and insights across multiple platforms.
Myles Miller is an award-winning journalist and managing editor known for his dynamic role at Bloomberg Television’s Americas programming. With more than 15 years in the field, he has built a reputation covering high-stakes stories in politics, law enforcement, and national security. His career includes pivotal roles—such as legal reporter for WNBC-TV and contributions to major newsrooms like Reuters and The New York Times—where he has consistently delivered in-depth coverage of breaking news and investigative stories. His work has garnered significant accolades, including a duPont-Columbia Award and multiple Emmy Awards, underscoring his impact on broadcast journalism.