Ohio University’s Rachel Mummey won the honor of the 65th College Photographer of the Year title. She was awarded gold in the portfolio category as well as in the multimedia, individual still image, audio story or essay category as well as gold and silver in the documentary category and silver in pictorial.
Judging took place at the University of Missouri School of Journalism over the weekend. This year’s judges – Liz Baylen, staff photographer at the Los Angeles Times; Patty Reksten, former photography director for The Oregonian; Eric Seals, staff photographer for the Detroit Free Press; Joe Weiss, freelance interactive produce and software developer; and Melissa Wiley, deputy editor for electronic publishing at National Geographic – chose from 14,140 still images and 230 multimedia project entered by 670 student photographers from 150 colleges and universities in 12 different countries.
The runner-up College Photographer of the Year is Ty Cacek from Western Kentucky University.
Check out a full list of winners and see their images at the CPOY Web site.