First Place, Portrait Personality - Brooke LaValley / The Columbus DispatchAlyssah Munson cries as she remembers the death of her son Andrew Alan Edwin Roth at just six days old during an interview in her home in Columbus. Andrew died due to complications from a genetic defect called Anencephaly which is caused by a lack of folic acid. A plush kangaroo sitting next to her plays a recording of the heartbeat of her son, which doctors were able to capture on audio before he died.
Second Place, Portrait Personality - Leah Klafczynski / Kent State UniversitySherry Basham adjusts her clip in the mirror of an old Chevy truck at the second annual Retro Rally Street Festival in Rock Island, Illinois. Basham took part in the pinup contest during the 50's inspired festival.
Third Place, Portrait Personality - Jenna Watson / Kent State UniversityAuctioneer Todd Woodruff shouts and waves his arms wildly after Steve Rausch and Associates bid the high price of 80,000 dollars for the grand champion market steer at the Ohio State Fair's Sale of Champions at the Celeste Center in Columbus.
Award of Excellence, Portrait Personality - David Dermer / Kent State UniversityPatsy Catalano of Newton Falls stands with her Labrador Retriever Vinnie and Vita during the Youngstown All Breed Training Club open house.
Award of Excellence, Portrait Personality - Katie Rausch / The (Toledo) BladeMike Janiszewski, Jr., is the owner of the Fix It Shop, a vacuum seller and repair shop in North Toledo which has been operating at its current location since 1964. Originally opened in 1926 as a small appliance repair and sale shop, Mr. Janiszewski began working for his father at the store in 1969, making $1 an hour. Over the years he's transitioned away from other appliances and solely into the vacuum market.
