First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky University
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySouthwestern high school cheerleaders, in class 2A - small, walk up to receive their second place trophy at the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.
First Place, Pictorial - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityPatrons cool off in the rooftop pool at the Dream Downtown Hotel which features larger glass holes in the pool bottom that go all the way through to the lobby ceiling, providing both a skylight and fish bowl effect at the hotel in the meat packing district in New York, N.Y. on Thursday, July 18, 2013. The temperature reached 98 degrees, which was 14 degrees higher than the average temperature for that day.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityFans dodge New York Mets catcher Anthony Recker's bat as it flies into the stands during the first inning at Citi Field in New York, N.Y. on Saturday, July 20, 2013. The New York Mets won 5-4 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityKatie Chandler, from Jackson Mississippi, came to the National Mall to see President Barack Obama speak at his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 21, 2013. "I am here to see my president," said Chandler. "He is going to do things that no other president can." The city of Washington, D.C., estimated around 1 million people attended which was about 55 percent of the 1.8 million estimated people who packed the Mall last time to watch Obama get sworn in for his first term.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityKids crowd around the aquarium glass to catch a glimpse of a scuba diving Santa Claus at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during the 25th anniversary of Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, where millions of LED lights have transformed the Columbus Zoo into a twinkling maze and will be open from November 22 until January 5th in Powell, Ohio on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityJay Armfield, 29, from Bowling Green, Ky. holds his head in misery after sitting in a sauna to loose 12 pounds of water weight before weigh-in Wednesday at the Bowling Green Athletic Club before the 8th annual Sigma Chi Battle of the Greeks in Bowling Green, Ky. Armfield trained for about 3 months for this fight but didn't make it past the first fight.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityHilliard Darby senior running back Hunter McSweeney is hoisted into the air as he celebrates with teammates and fans after a football game at Hilliard Darby High School in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, Nov. 01, 2013.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityA day after George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, a man argues with New York City police officers at West 34th Street on July 14, 2013. He and thousands of other protesters who questioned the verdict of the trial blocked traffic as they made their way from Union Square to Times Square.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityA spring breaker does a keg stand as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida during the 2013 spring break season.Each year the tradition of college aged students migrating to the beach and partying has grown. Spring breakers are expected and encouraged by their peers to bing drink and partake sexual acts. During the spring break season of 2012, the average male reported drinking 18 drinks per day and the average female reported 10 drinks per day. About half drank until they got sick or passed out at least once, according to the Journal of American College Health.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityA spring breaker chugs a beer as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida during the 2013 season.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySpring breakers make out after a jello body shot as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySpring breakers dance and grind on each other Tuesday as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Fla. on Tuesday March 12, 2013. During the spring break season of 2012, the average male reported drinking 18 drinks per day and the average female reported 10 drinks per day. About half drank until they got sick or passed out at least once, according to the Journal of American College Health.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySpring breakers crowd around and cheer as a man receives oral sex from a female as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySpring breakers walk and dance on various beverage cans that have been left on the beach as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySpring breakers fight on the beach in Panama City Beach, Fla. on Thursday March 14, 2013. During the spring break season of 2012, the average male reported drinking 18 drinks per day and the average female reported 10 drinks per day. About half drank until they got sick or passed out at least once, according to the Journal of American College Health.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityA spring breaker lays passed out as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida during the 2013 season.
First Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySpring breakers make out, party and urinate into the ocean as students from around the country congregate to party and have a good time in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of Kentucky
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyCaptain Don Weldon of the Columbus Fire Department looks out of a second story window of the house that caught fire on Chicago Avenue Monday evening, October 28, 2013. It was suspected that a kerosene space heater was the cause.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of Kentucky(Left) James Wooten, 11, is comforted by his mother Lillian Wooten, as he looks at what he was able to save from the fire Monday evening, October 28, 2013. A litter of kittens was rescued from the flames, but James' two puppies were not so fortunate. They are in town visiting, and were in the house when the blaze started.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyThe color bearer is visible through the scarred American flag as the Union Soldiers march in to recapture Ohio Village Sunday afternoon, May 26, 2013. The North eventually was able to retake the village with the assistance of cavalry and artillery. There was a large crowd on hand to witness the reenactment with many cheering the Union victory.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyCarrie Tong, a 29 year old Army medic, sits alone on a stone bench in section 104 of Greenlawn Cemetery Monday afternoon, May 27, 2013. She hides her tears in her hands while she remembers those that she served with and was unable to save in Iraq.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyA woman puts on her gloves as she exits the building into the cold in downtown Lexington, KY Wednesday afternoon December 11, 2013.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyThe Crew's midfielder Matias Sanchez celebrates his goal and the first of the game Saturday night, June 15, 2013. The Crew lead the Impact 2-0 at half.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyA fan gets somersaulted while crowd surfing during the Cheap Trick set at Rock on the Range Friday evening, May 17, 2013.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyThe Columbus Crew wall fails to block a penalty shot by the Chicago Fire Saturday night, September 21, 2013. Luckily goalie Matt Lampson was able to punch the ball away.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyCrew defender Chad Marshall wins the ball out of the air over Timbers forward Jose Valencia during the second half of play Sunday afternoon, July 7, 2013. The Crew top the Timbers 1-0 despite missing a penalty kick and playing a man up on the Timbers after Portland received a red card.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyFans duck and cover their heads as Clippers shortstop Ryan Rohlinger leaps over the third base wall to reel in a foul ball Sunday evening, September 1, 2013.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyHope Solo #1 of the US Women’s National Team makes a diving save in the second half of play Wednesday evening, October 30, 2013. The friendly match against New Zealand ended in a 1-1 draw.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckySenior Buckeye wide receiver Corey Brown (10) makes a leaping grab over SDSU defensive backs Eric Pinkins (27) and David Lamar (16) for a touchdown in the third quarter of play Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2013. The Buckeyes topped the Aztecs 42-7.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyMarion-Franklin High School players get pumped as the first kick-off of the season takes place Friday night, August 30, 2013.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyWesley Barja, 19 from Charlotte, NC, celebrates his victory over Michael Slonim-Gopman, of the Cambridge Fencing Club, Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2013. The victory put Barja in the gold medal bout.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyChildren from all over the United States ranging in age from middle school to high school converge on Camp Joy every summer for a week. The camp caters to children who were born with congenital limb deformities or have lost limbs. Many new campers start out the week with trepidation as they feel out their campmates. By the end of the week most are enjoying the daily activities with their new friends. Miguel Jimenez, 13 from Ewing, New Jersey, hides underneath a bench to avoid singing camp songs Sunday afternoon July 21, 2013. Miguel, who lost both his legs lets the friends he has made at Camp Joy play with his wheelchair while he tries to fly under the radar, and stay out of sight during the singing of camp songs. By the end of the day he was taking part in all of the activities with the other campers. (The Columbus Dispatch / Alex Holt)
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyJulia Hurst, 10 from Newark, takes her turn at hopscotch Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013. Julia was just biding her time until she get to the "gaga" pit. "Gaga" is a type of dodgeball played in a small circular walled in area. To get someone out you must hit them with the ball below the waist, but they can block and hit the ball with their hands. Camp Joy is working with the Amputee Coalition of America to bring children who have amputations or limb differences together and challenge them with fun events.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyTheo Hardesty, from Lima, Oh, connects with the ball during a game of kickball Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013. Kickball was one of many events the campers are taking part in at Camp Joy this week. Camp Joy is working with the Amputee Coalition of America to bring children who have amputations or limb differences together and challenge them with fun events such as sports, canoeing, a ropes course, zip-lining, etc. .
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyJonathan Horst, 12 from Milwaukee, Wi, takes a minute to cool off in the shade during an intense kickball game Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013. This is Jonathan's first trip to camp, and he was looking forward to the ropes course. Kickball was one of many events the campers are taking part in at Camp Joy this week. Camp Joy is working with the Amputee Coalition of America to bring children who have amputations or limb differences together and challenge them with fun events such as sports, canoeing, a ropes course, zip-lining, etc.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of Kentucky(Left) Josiah Puyear, 14 from Dallas, TX, heads to the top of the climbing wall while fellow camper (Right) Cody Kenyon, 14 from Toledo, OH, looks for his next handhold Monday afternoon, July 22, 2013. Campers at the Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp held at Camp Joy in Clarksville got to play volleyball, kickball, go canoeing and many other activities.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyTheo Hardesty, 11 from Lima, Oh, takes aim at the remaining player during a heated gaga match Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013. "Gaga" is a type of dodgeball played in a small circular walled in area. To get someone out you must hit them with the ball below the waist, but they can block and hit the ball with their hands. Camp Joy is working with the Amputee Coalition of America to bring children who have amputations or limb differences together and challenge them with fun events.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyOne camper, who had already removed his prosthetic leg, is supported by two friends while they listen to a counselor go over the pool's rules Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyA pair of prosthetic legs lay discarded by the poolside while the campers take refuge from the heat in the pool Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyJulia Hurst, 10 from Newark, makes the "deep-end challenge" look easy Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013. The "deep-end" challenge tested each campers swimming ability and helped decide whether a camper would get a blue or red bracelet. The bracelets were handed out so that lifeguards could visually identify the swimming abilities of each camper and whether or not they were allowed to cross the blue line into the deep-end of the pool.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of KentuckyAlex Hilgeford, 11 from Dayton, pulls himself out of the water after successfully completing the "deep-end challenge" Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013. The "deep-end" challenge tested each campers swimming ability and helped decide whether a camper would get a blue or red bracelet. The bracelets were handed out so that lifeguards could visually identify the swimming abilities of each camper and whether or not they were allowed to cross the blue line into the deep-end of the pool.
Second Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Alex Holt / University of Kentucky(Left to Right) Brooke Ames, 17 from London, OH, Sierra Younger, 17 from Apple Valley, MN, Gena Keszei, 17 from Granger, IN, Alexandra Capellini, 17 from Brooklyn, NY, Megan Liang, 17 from Moraga, CA, and Natalie Brady, 16 from Toms River, NJ, practice their dance moves Monday afternoon, July 22, 2013. The camp held a dance later in the evening for everyone.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio University
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityAmateur MMA fighter Talmadge Lytle strikes a blow against Raymond Gillies while in the cage at the LC Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio, during the Arnold Sports Festival on March 1, 2013.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityOhio University's athletic announcer and military veteran Lou Horvath (left) gives a speech in front of grade school students and other branches of the military while Athens, Ohio native Eliot Kalman (right) stands alone to protest the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization during a Veteran's Day memorial service at College Green, on Nov. 11, 2013, in Athens, Ohio.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityJoel Rosario celebrates atop his horse Orb as they cross the finish line to win the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky, on May 4, 2013. Rosario and Orb set off on their goal of winning the Triple Crown only for their dream to end two weeks later after finishing fourth in the Preakness Stakes.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityDaniel Sparks (above) of Bainbridge, Ohio, and Gary McKinniss (below) of Old Man's Cave, Ohio, work for Shelly and Sands General Contractors and patch molded concrete on Richland Bridge in Athens, Ohio. Sparks and McKinniss have a combined 30 years of work experience in the construction business.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityWine and glass still life
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityThe Ohio University cheerleading team performs for over 11,000 Bobcat fans during halftime of the men's basketball game against Akron at the Convocation Center, on Feb. 28, 2013, in Athens, Ohio.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityOhio University point guard Stevie Taylor celebrates after making a last second layup and getting fouled in the process to put the Bobcats ahead of Northern Iowa at halftime during the men’s basketball season opener held at the Convocation Center on Nov. 9, 2013, in Athens, Ohio. The Bobcats ultimately came out victorious 75-64 over the Panthers.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityOhio University diver MaryRose Hillstrom practices before an upcoming meet at the Aquatic Center in Athens, Ohio, on Nov. 19, 2012. Hillstrom was named to the 2012 Academic All-MAC team and a second-place finish in the one-meter diving event at the MAC Championships.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityThomas Prechtel, 5, receives a participation ribbon after swimming the 25 meter freestyle during the Southern Indiana Swim Association meet at South Harrison State Park in Elizabeth, Ind., on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He is diagnosed with Spina Bifida, which renders him unable to use his legs. This is his first summer swimming and is apart of the Jeffersonville Aquatic swim team. His mother said that "it makes him feel free when he is floating the water."
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityWorkers scale the rafters of a tobacco barn at Knott Farms. These migrants traveled from Mexico in search of work and better pay. Many leave their families for as many as seven months, but send money home every week.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityRaphael Moreno (right) pushes a cart of tobacco in a barn for Knott Farms located in Owensboro, while his older brother Gabriel (left) begins to load more. Over the course of a day, they harvest up to one and a half acres of tobacco.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityMoreno Hernandez concentrates while stripping tobacco. Moreno, who left his wife and children in Mexico City, has worked for the Knotts for the past seven months.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversitySerafin Aguilar, Knott Farms LLC temporary agriculture worker, passes down a stick laden with dried tobacco. Serafin is a native of Jerécuaro, Mexico.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityRaphael Moreno, a temporary agricultural worker from Michoacán, Mexico, jumps off a load of tobacco in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityMoreno Ortiz (from left), Fernando Gomez and Miguel Moreno ride in a van toward home for a midday lunch break. They interact with each other all day, every day., for up to seven months.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityGabriel Moreno thumbs through a small photo album of his 3-year-old daughter, Angel, who lives with his wife in Michoacán, Mexico. Gabriel says that he is working hard so that can provide a better life for his daughter.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityRaphael Moreno points to his younger brother, Miguel, during a lunch conversation with the other migrant workers in their home on the Knott's 4,000-acre farm. The Moreno brothers left their families in Michoacán, Mexico, and have worked on the farm for the past four months.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityMoreno Ortiz (left) and Miguel Moreno sit and watch the Spanish television channel while Gabriel Moreno (far right) prepares dinner inside their home. Every meal is cooked by hand.
Third Place, Student Photographer of the Year - loemg / Ohio UniversityGabriel Moreno lies in bed and relaxes while watching a Spanish soap opera. He works 10-hour days, six days a week, for Knott Farms in Owensboro.
