POY 80 Local Photographer of the Year

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POY 80 Photographer of the Year, Local

POY 80 Photographer of the Year, Local

This premier category is open to all photojournalists -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers. The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.

POY 80 Photographer of the Year, Local: Gabrielle Lurie

This premier category is open to all photojournalists -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers. The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.

Finalist: Yunghi Kim

This premier category is open to all photojournalists -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers. The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.

Finalist: Matt McClain

This premier category is open to all photojournalists -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers. The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.

Finalist: Michael G. Seamans

This premier category is open to all photojournalists -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers. The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.

Award of Excellence: Vincent Alban

This premier category is open to all photojournalists -- independent, agency, wire service, or newspaper photographers. The spirit of this category is to honor a photographer who documents their own community. At least 60% of their portfolio must consist of local or regional coverage from their home or organization’s primary geographic market.