The judges have recognized ten photographers for their work in the General News Category. #78thPOY #GeneralNews #POY
First place goes to Evelyn Hockstein (@evelynpix) for capturing an argument over removing the Emancipation statue in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C.
Third place goes to Al Bello (@albello55) for their photograph of a hug during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lauren DeCicca (@laurendecicca) earned an Award of Excellence for their image of a Thai school's social distancing methods.
Our next Award of Excellence goes to Lawrence Bryant for their image of a couple drawing firearms on protestors.
An Award of Excellence goes to Dave Killen (@killendave) for their photo of a car altercation during a protest following George Floyd's death.
@PicoftheYear @corinne_perkins I understand the idea behind the award, but the phrasing is confusing. In our era of catchphrases, soundbites & superficial browsing, having "Award of excellence" and "couple drawing firearms on protestors" in the same sentence risks sending a mixed/wrong message....
@PicoftheYear @corinne_perkins Last year 43 Million Americans applied to own a gun. Guns aren’t going anywhere!