Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchA day after the campus was closed due to Winter Storm Landon, a student crosses the Oval as classes resume at Ohio State University.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchCousins of Donovan Lewis, Laila Kale (right) and Audri Bowldy make impassioned remarks to protesters gathered outside Columbus Division of Police headquarters following the death of Lewis, a 20-year-old man fatally shot by a Columbus police officer earlier in the week.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchFormer President Donald Trump tosses out hats as he takes the stage for a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchAlongside Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, President Joe Biden tours the factory site during a groundbreaking ceremony for Intel's $20 billion microchip manufacturing project. Intel has promised two factories in Licking County that will employ 3,000 workers.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchDana Brock carries a "We Are Linden" sign as Linden Community & Columbus Ohio Stop The Violence walk a neighborhood behind the Northern Lights shopping center shouting messages about stopping gun violence and bringing the Linden community together on Sept. 19. The group passed out informational packets from local organizations and shouted messages about stopping gun violence and bringing the Linden community together.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchSupporters cheer as J.D. Vance takes the stage for his victory speech during an election night party for Republican candidates for statewide offices at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchThe Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse occurs over Columbus. May's full moon is known as the flower moon, and it temporarily turned red while it was in the earth's shadow.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchSpectators watch from the top of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum as fireworks light up the downtown skyline during the annual Red, White & Boom celebration of Independence Day in Columbus.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchA lorikeet avoids splashing from a mate in the watering dish inside the Lorikeet Garden at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) blocks the shot of Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin (24) during the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchThe Olentangy Braves take the field prior to the high school football game against the Thomas Worthington Cardinals at Thomas Worthington High School.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State men's basketball forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) competes in a slam dunk contest during the “Buckeyes on the Blacktop” event on the rec basketball courts behind Ohio Stadium.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchBilly Horschel's family rushes out to greet him after he wins the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes fans stand in the blowing rain during the first half of a NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State center Joey Brunk (50) dunks over Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) and guard Tyson Walker (2) during the second half of a game at Value City Arena in Columbus.. Ohio State won 80-69.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchConfetti rains down as the Columbus Crew 2 receive their trophy following the 4-1 win over St. Louis CITY2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup Championship at Lower.com Field.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchA tradition like no other, the Masters golf tournament was held in Augusta, Georgia the week of April 3. Golfers from around the world are invited to participate in the exclusive major tournament. The immaculately groomed course provides a unique experience for players and patrons alike. Flags on top of the Masters scoreboard blow in the wind during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchCaddies check out approach positions on the 13th fairway during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchWith cell phones banned from the course, patrons grab photos of Tiger Woods on the No. 2 fairway usins point-and-shoot and disposable cameras during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchAn azalea-themed ball sits on a tee at the first hole during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchWith rain and lightning in the area, course workers put out a weather warning sign on a through board during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchCameron Smith's caddie Sam Pinfold searches for his ball in the azalea bushes on the 13th hole during the second round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchHideki Matsuyama hits his approach shot on the 1th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchBubba Watson reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchA patron carries a course booklet in his green pants during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchRory McIlroy reacts after holing out of the bunker for a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchScottie Scheffler celebrates with his caddie, Ted Scott, after finishing his round on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Photographer of the Year - Large Market - First Place, Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchFollowing his tournament win, Scottie Scheffler covers his face while sitting next to 2021 champion Hideki Matsuyama at the green jacket ceremony during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
