NAAJ Photojournalism Winners - 2022

This is a new category for the 2021 competition to highlight the art of a photojournalist who captured a photo for the story and also wrote the accompanying story. This award recognizes a journalist for how well the photo(s) complement the subject of the story.

Number of entries: 13

Comments about the competition: Overall, the caliber of the photojournalism entries was top-notch. I would prefer to see more photos with less copy in this category, rather than a long story with only a few photos. They say a photo is worth a thousand words – if that’s the case, then more photos with half the copy would fit the category better, in my opinion. But overall, a great representation of agriculture through words and pics.

Editor of New Ag International, with 30 years experience as writer, editor and photographer in Alberta, Canada

 

FIRST PLACE — Joel Reichenberger, Progressive Farmer

Salvation in a beer bottle: Farm-to-glass approach saves Colorado farm —  Summer 2021

Judge’s comments: The photography immediately draws you into the story, and showcases the topic very well.

SECOND PLACE — Alice Mannette, The Hutchinson News

While certain chicken and sheep breeds near extinction, this Kansas farmer is stepping up to help  —  5/11/2021

Judge’s comments: I particularly like the simplicity of this story, and the photos add immensely to the subject matter.

Judge’s comments: An excellent primer on dairy/robotic milking! The photographs definitely help tell the story.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

— Matthew Wilde, DTN/Progressive Farmer

Vintage Farmers: Operating older equipment brings this Iowa family closer and bolsters its farm’s success – March 2021

Judge’s comments: I appreciate the openness of the farm family featured to talk about their vintage equipment. They're proud of it, and it shows in the photographs and the writing.