First Place, Spot News over 100,000 - Dipti Vaidya / The Columbus DispatchBruce Ward caresses his injured wife Pam's cheek while holding their luggage from a trip to Las Vegas in a medic truck. He and his wife were on the way back from their vacation when they were injured in a multi-car wreck. Bruce said he was mainly concerned about his wife, who had hit the windshield on impact.
Second Place, Spot News over 100,000 - Neal C. Lauron / The Columbus DispatchPaula Ewers of Dayton is escorted by Columbus police officers after she was arrested from the lobby of Senator Mike DeWine for refusing to leave his office and resisting arrest. Her group was protesting and challenging DeWine's support for increased military support in the Latin American country of Columbia. Ewers was arrested with 9 other protesters.
Third Place, Spot News over 100,000 - Robert Caplin / Ohio UniversityAn OSU student bashes in the door to Long's Bookstore at 15th and High during the post game riot.
Award of Excellence, Spot News over 100,000 - Allan Detrich / The BladeThis f3 tornado rips through the south part of Tiffin, Ohio. Several other funnel clouds accompanied this tornado, which destroyed at least 30 homes and businesses in Tiffin. This same tornado also killed one man in nearby Republic, Ohio, injuring dozens. This photo was taken looking south down Nelson St. towards Washington St.
Award of Excellence, Spot News over 100,000 - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Columbus firefighters help Mary O'Leary to dry land after rescuing her from her car which was flooded along Eatmoor Blvd in Columbus.
