Monthly Clip Contest

August 2011 SFBAPPA Monthly Digital Clip Contest Winners:

Feature:
1st place: Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Cormorant dive.
2nd place: Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance, Baby ear protection.
3rd place: David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Water drop catch.

General News:
1st place: Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Holding tight to mom.
2nd place: Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Superintendent of
Reclamation District 1601, Ricky Carter.
3rd place: J.L. Sousa, Napa Valley Register, First day jitters.

Humor:
1st place: Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Cousin Victor.
2nd place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, Aquaknights swim team cap.
3rd place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Lemonade sale.

Portrait/Illusration:
1st place: Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Musician Dave Deporis.
2nd place: Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Local dancer
Zach Belandres.
3rd place: Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Keyboardist Darrell
Edwards & Heavy Weather.

Sports:
1st place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, San Francisco
Giants catcher Eli Whiteside tackle.
2nd place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, Runningback leap.
3rd place: Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record, WWE slam.

Spot News:
1st place: Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Fire crews battle a blaze.
2nd place: Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Propane fire in Lincoln.
3rd place: Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Comforting hands after fatal fire.

Picture Story:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Danger in the park.
2nd place: Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Rocky Mountain High.
3rd place: Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Swimmer.

Point total up to August 2011:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 250
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 220
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 140
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 120
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 105
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 75
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 70
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 70
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 55
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 55
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 55
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 45
Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance - 40
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 40
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 40
David Royal, Monterey County Herald - 25
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 20
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 20
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 20
Adithya Sambamurthy, The Bay Citizen - 15
Deeba Yavrom, Oakland Tribune - 15
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 10
J.L. Sousa, Napa Valley Register - 10
Brad Zweerink, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 5
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's May 2011 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Grieving Mother
2nd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Tourist Bus Crash
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Car Fire

General News:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Ed Protest
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Festival Prep
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Protesting Kid

Feature:
1st - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, School Dance
2nd - Adithya Sambamurthy, The Bay Citizen, Bridge Bike Ride
3rd - David Royal, Monterey County Herald, Tent Clean

Sports:
1st - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mountain Bike Race
2nd - Clifford Oto, The (Stockton) Record, Track Reflection
3rd - Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record, Second Base Dive

Picture Story:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Autism
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Ed Protests
3rd - David Royal, Monterey County Herald, Bike Race

Portrait:
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Dog Lady
2nd - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, A Man and His Hat
3rd - Adithya Sambamurthy, The Bay Citizen, Father and Autistic Son

Humor
no awards given

Judges were the photo staff from the Northwest Herald, Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Point total up to May 2011:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 155
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 125
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 100
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 70
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 65
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 45
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic -40
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 40
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 35
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 35
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 35
Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 25
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 25
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 20
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 20
Adithya Sambamurthy, The Bay Citizen - 15
Deeba Yavrom, Oakland Tribune - 15
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee - 10
David Royal, Monterey County Herald - 10
Brad Zweerink, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 5
J.L. Sousa, Napa Valley Register - 5
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's Monthly Digital Clip Contest for April 2011.

Spot News:
1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, End of the Road
2nd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Wreck
3rd - J.L. Sousa, Napa Valley Register, Ducklings Rescued

General News:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Training Helicopter Evacuation
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Sycamore Neighborhood
3rd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Home is Destroyed by Gas Explosion

Feature:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Jump Rope For Heart
2nd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Pillow Fight
3rd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Serene Lakes Home

Sports:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group , Giants Play at Home
2nd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Sea Otter Classic
3rd - Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times, Dives for a Ball

Humor
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Sponge Bob Pillow Fight

Picture Story:
1st - Deeba Yavrom, Oakland Tribune, Easter
2nd - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee, Discovering Forgiveness
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Malyia Home

Portrait:
1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Eye to the Soul
2nd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Car Window
3rd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Family Musicians

Judges were Christine Baker, Paul Chaplin and Jenny Kane of The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA

Point total up to April. 2011:
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 125
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 105
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 90
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 70
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 65
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 45
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic -40
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 35
Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 25
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 20
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 20
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 20
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Deeba Yavrom, Oakland Tribune - 15
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee - 10
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 10
Brad Zweerink, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 5
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 5
J.L. Sousa, Napa Valley Register - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's March 2011 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times, Church Eviction
2nd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Night Fire
3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Hwy 1 Collapse

General News:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Sikh Funeral
2nd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Returning Vet
3rd - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Teacher, Rally

Feature:
1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Dolphin Connection
2nd - Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance, Street Scene
3rd - Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance, Gecko

Sports:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Basketball Jube - Gonzaga
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Basketball Jube - De La Salle
3rd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Baskeyball Action

Humor:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Fan Celebration
2nd - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Popscicle Licker
3rd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Capitola Flood Signage

Picture Story:
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Purple Heart
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Hate Crime
3rd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Capitola Flood

Portrait:
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Tattoo
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Mother and Child
3rd - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Kaleidoscope

Judges were the photo staff of the Augusta Chronicle

Point total up to March. 2011:
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 70
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 45
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 40
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 35
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 30
Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance - 30
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 30
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 20
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 15
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 15
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 10
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic -10
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 10
Brad Zweerink, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 5
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's February 2011 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Police Action
2nd - Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Rollover
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Snow Storm

General News:
1st - Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle, Mayor Visit
2nd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Homeless Move
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Teacher, Rally

Feature:
1st - Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record, Slip and Slide
2nd - Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance, Big Bad Wolf
3rd - Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance, Starry Night Move

Sports:
1st - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Sunset Mountain bike
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Soccer Jube
3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Sad Golfer

Humor :
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Reaction
2nd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Fake Birth
3rd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Crazy Pants

Picture Story:
1st - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Female Wrestler
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Teacher, Maliya
3rd - Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle, Celebrity Chef

Portrait:
1st - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Elvis Barber
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Egypt Rally
3rd - Brad Zweerink, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - Guido Colla

Judges were the photo staff of the Columbia Daily Tribune

Point total up to Feb. 2011:
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 35
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 20
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 20
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 15
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Freelance - 15
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 15
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 10
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic -10
Brad Zweerink, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's January 2011 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News: 1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Shooting Scene
2nd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, SWAT Killing
General News: 1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Mourning mother 2nd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Nightvision Gunner 3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Homng Memorial

Feature: 1st - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Wine Mow
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Kelp Rider 3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, BiLingual Class

Sports: 1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Wrestler Scream
2nd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Faceshot 3rd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily-Republic, Fadeaway Jumper

Humor no awards given

Picture Story: 1st - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, SWAT Killing 2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Success Principal 3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Homeless Encampment

Portrait: 1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Boys and Girl's Club CFO
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Vera Jackson 3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Standout Athlete

Judges were the photo staff of the Everett Herald

Winners of SFBAPPA's Monthly Digital Clip Contest for 2010. The top three winners will receive an plaque and an award during the Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 3.

Point total for 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 340
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 210
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 195
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 170
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 165
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 160
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 155
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 150
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 125
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 80
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 55
Jane Tyska, Bay Area News Group - 50
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 45
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 45
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat – 40
Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 35
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 35
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 35
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 25
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 25
Tony Avelar, freelance - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Bay Area News Group - 5

Winners of the December Monthly Digital Clip Contest:

Spot News:
1st - Robinson Kunz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Naked Arrest
2nd - Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Car in River
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Accident Scene

General News:
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Hmong Memorial
2nd -Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, World AIDS day
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Christmas Eve Service

Feature:
1st - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Haiti Jump Rope
2nd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Jellyfish
3rd - Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Pajama Day

Sports:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Football Jube
2nd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Football Carry
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Basketball save

Humor
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Hungry Goat
2nd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Gun Picture
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Choir Singers

Picture Story:
1st - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Haiti Orphans
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Bridge Anniversary
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Homeless Graduation

Portrait:
1st - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Homeless Vet
2nd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Roman Soldier
3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Writer

Judges were the photo staff of the Midland Daily News, Midland, Mich.

More info,
Chris Jordan
Clip Contest Chairman
sfbappaclips@gmail.com,

Winners of SFBAPPA's November Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record, Shooting
2nd - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Fire
3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Wheelchair Victim

General News:
1st - Robinson Kunz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Hit and Run Vigil
2nd - Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, World Series Celebration
3rd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Power Outage

Feature:
1st - Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle, Reindeer Elevator Ride
2nd - Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record, Sax Symmetry
3rd - Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Puddle Stomp

Sports:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Football Jube
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Vball pile
3rd - Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Basketball piggyback

Humor
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Santa in Hiding

Picture Story:
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Duck Club
2nd - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, Jerry Brown Coverage

Portrait:
1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Pearl Harbor Vet
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Zipcar Specialist
3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Whiskey Man

Judges were Katie Barnes, John Tully and Neal Blake of the Concord Monitor

Point totals through Nov. 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 310
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 185
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 175
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 155
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 155
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 155
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 150
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 125
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 115
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 65
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 50
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 45
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 45
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat – 40
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 35
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 35
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 25
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 25
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 20
Tony Avelar, Freelance - 20
Christopher Chung, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

More info,
Chris Jordan
SFBAPPA Monthly Clip Contest Contest Chairman
sfbappaclips@gmail.com

Winners of SFBAPPA's October Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, High School Shooting
2nd - Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Rollover
3rd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Sidewalk Mourners

General News:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, New License
2nd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Campaign Overload
3rd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Returning Marine

Feature:
1st - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Beached Whale
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Office Redecoration
3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Sound Barrier

Sports:
1st - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Goat Tee
2nd - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Airborne Buster
3rd - Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee, TD Dive

Humor
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Leafy Butt
2nd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Hound Dog Butterfly
3rd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Camel Kiss

Picture Story:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Prom Night
2nd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Grandma Cares
3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Goodbye Sal

Portrait:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Prom Night Smile

Judges Were Chicago Tribune Photographers Heather Charles, William DeShazer and Photo Editor Michael Zajakowski.

Point total up to Oct. 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 295
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 185
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 170
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 145
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 145
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 145
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 135
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 125
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 95
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 50
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 45
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat – 40
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 35
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 35
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 25
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 20
Tony Avelar, Freelance - 20
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's September Monthly Digital Clip Contest

Deadline for January Clips: Tuesday, Feb. 15

Spot News:
1st - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Bodega Fire Spray
2nd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Bodega Fire Flame
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Drowning Vehicle Rescue

General News:
1st - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Croswalk mourning
2nd - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, San Bruno Memorial
3rd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Coastal Cleanup

Feature:
1st - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Beach Scene
2nd - Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record, Prayer Hug
3rd - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Creek Jump

Sports:
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Diving Catch
2nd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Stiff Arm
3rd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Touchdown Mob

Humor
1st - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Patriot Sheep
2nd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Crazy Faces

Picture Story:
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Ballet
2nd - Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press, San Bruno Fire
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Second Saturday

Portrait:
1st - Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle, Catfish
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Kicker
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Chinese Reverend

Judges were the photo staff of the Colorado Springs Gazette

Point total up to Sept. 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 250
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 185
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 145
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 145
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 140
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 115
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 100
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 100
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 95
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 45
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 45
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat – 40
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 30
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 25
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Tony Avelar, Freelance - 20
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Lea Suzuki, San Francisco Chronicle - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 10
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's August Monthly Digital Clip Contest. Deadline for October contest entries in November 15.

Spot News:
1st - Robinson Kuntz, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Crash Rescue
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Arrest
3rd - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Bike Accident

General News:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Sex Offender
2nd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Rabbit Escape
3rd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Sound Barrier

Feature:
1st - Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald, Clear Eyed
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Surfer
3rd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Water Face

Sports:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Pile Up
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Buster Jubo
3rd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Dive

Humor
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Haircut
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Eye Perch
3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Hair-Raiser

Picture Story:
1st - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, Freedom to Marry
2nd - Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Bhutan
3rd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Changing Lives

Portrait:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Cambodian Child
2nd - Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Boxer
3rd - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, Prop 8 Face

Judges were Michael Chow, Pat Shannahan, Rob Schumacher, Michael Schennum, Tom Tingle, Michael McNamarra of the Arizona Republic

Point total up to August 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 230
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 145
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 140
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 140
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 135
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 115
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 85
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 70
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 65
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat – 40
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Robinson Kuntz, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 35
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 35
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 30
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Tony Avelar, Freelance - 20
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 20
Chris Riley, (Vallejo) Times Herald - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune - 10
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

More info,
Chris Jordan
SFBAPPA Clip Contest Chairman
sfbappaclips@gmail.com

Winners of SFBAPPA's July Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Justin Sullivan, Getty, Explosion
2nd - Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Jaws of Life
3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Shooting

General News:
1st - Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Firefighter Funeral

Feature:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Vietnam Fishing
2nd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Color Bounce
3rd - Justin Sullivan, Getty, Afghan Wrestling

Sports:
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Missed Tackle
2nd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Masters Track
3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Rodeo Smash

Humor
1st - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Cotton Candy Laugh

Picture Story:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, The Catch
2nd – Justin Sullivan, Getty, Afghan Route Clearance
3rd - Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian, Amatuers in the Cage

Portrait:
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Rifle Shooter
2nd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Barrel Racer

Judges were James Nix and Jonathan Coleman, Independent Tribune (Concord, NC)

Point total up to July 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 200
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 135
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 130
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 115
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 100
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 90
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 75
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 60
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 65
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 35
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 30
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat – 30
Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Tony Avelar , Freelance - 20
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 20
Robinson Kuntz, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's June Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Fireworker
2nd - Justin Sullivan, Getty, Afghan Evac
3rd - Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Structure Fire

General News:
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Murder Vigil
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Homeowner leaves Fire
3rd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Grad Jube

Feature:
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Fair Kids
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Pigeon Portrait
3rd - Justin Sullivan, Getty, Soldier in Helicopter wash

Sports:
1st - Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Layout Catch
2nd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Rodeo Stomp
3rd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Boogie Board

Humor
1st - Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record, Ice Cream Goat
2nd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Haircut
3rd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Doggie Dreads

Picture Story:
1st - Justin Sullivan, Getty, Afghan Medics
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Dementia
3rd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Helping Nephew

Portrait:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Cambodian Child
2nd - Colleen Cummins, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Soccer Star
3rd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Hurd Brothers

Judges were Chris Hankins, Patrick Kunzer of the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Point total up to June 2010:

Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 170
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 125
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 115
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 90
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 90
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 85
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 60
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 55
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 45
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 30
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 30
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 25
Tony Avelar , Freelance - 20
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 20
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 20
Robinson Kuntz, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's May Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Dog Accident
2nd - Robinson Kunz, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Dog Owner
3rd - Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Garden Hose Firefighter

General News:
1st - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Garcia Family Grief
2nd - Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Dog Accident, Cemetery Prayer
3rd - Robinson Kunz, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Drug Rehab Grad

Feature:
1st - Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record, Frog Jump
2nd - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, Fair Swings
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Fence Stander

Sports:
1st - Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Photo Finish
2nd - Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Steer Wrangle
3rd - Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Home Plate

Humor
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Duck Interference
2nd -Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Grad Face
3rd - Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record, Flaming Pastor

Picture Story:
1st - Andri Tambunan, Freelance, Bay to Breakers
2nd - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, May Day Protests
3rd - Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian, Ohio by Iphone

Portrait:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Dog Lover
2nd - Kent Porter, (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Mourning Mother
3rd - Colleen Cummins, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Wrestlers

Judges were Ron Johnson, Fred Zwicky, Leslie Renken and Patrick Traylor of the Peoria (Illinois) Journal Star.

Point total up to May 2010:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 135
Conner Jay, The Salinas Californian - 125
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 95
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 70
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 65
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 55
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 55
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 50
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 40
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 45
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 35
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 30
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 30
Tony Avelar , Freelance - 20
Robinson Kuntz, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 20
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 20
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Clifford Oto The (Stockton) Record - 15
Chris Kaufman, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 15
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's April 2010 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Arrest
2nd - Joel Rosenbaum, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Creek Crash
3rd - Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times, Standoff

General News:
1st - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, IPAD
2nd - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, 420
3rd - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, Well Fargo Protest

Feature:
1st - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, Sideways kid
2nd - Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee, Window Watcher
3rd - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Au-Pair playtime

Sports:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Jubo
2nd - Robinson Kuntz, Santa Cruz Sentinel - High Flying Biker
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Soccer smash

Humor
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Auto Repair Butt
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Collie Patrol
3rd - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, funny sign

Picture Story:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Rookie of the Year
2nd - Justin Sullivan, Getty Images, Harry Reid
3rd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Wheelchair Comic

Portrait:
1st - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, Senior Elvis
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Horse Girl
3rd - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Director

Judges were Bruce Ely and Thomas Boyd of the Oregonian photo department.

Point total up to April 2010:
Conner Jay, Salinas Californian - 105
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 105
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 65
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 55
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 55
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 55
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 50
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 40
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 40
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 30
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 20
Tony Avelar , Freelance - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee - 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, 10
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times - 5
Robinson Kuntz, San Cruz Sentinel - 5

Winners of SFBAPPA's March Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Ed Protest
2nd - Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, Tower Climber
3rd - Chris Jordan, Daily Republic, Window Smash

General News:
1st - Andri Tambunan, Freelance, Ed Protest
2nd - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, Mass for six-year-old Azahel Cruz
3rd - Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group, Cantu Hearing

Feature:
1st - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Pigeon Race
2nd - Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Egg Race
3rd - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Old Bowler

Sports:
1st - Tony Avelar, Freelance, Soccer Goal
2nd - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Swimmer High-Five
3rd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Basketball Jube

Picture Story:
1st - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, Mass for 6-year-old Azahel Cruz
2nd - Conner Jay, Salinas Califorian , Cage Fights
3rd - Andri Tambunan, Freelance, Ed Protests

Portrait:
1st - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, St Paddy Smoker
2nd - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Solider / Conservationist
3rd - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Siesta

Board leaders through March:
Conner Jay, Salinas Californian - 70
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 50
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 50
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 45
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 40
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 40
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 40
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 20
Andri Tambunan, Freelance - 20
Tony Avelar , Freelance - 20
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 15
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 15
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr., ZUMA, Sacramento Bee - 10
Colleen Cummings, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Cindi Christie, Bay Area News Group - 5

The clip judges were Kyle Green and the staff of the Roanoke (Virginia) Times.

Winners of SFBAPPA’s February Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Spot News:
1st - Chad Ziemendorf, freelance, Rouge Wave
2nd - Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter, Car Crash
3rd - Conner Jay, Salinas California, Guns Drawn

General News:
1st - Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record, Mother's Pain
2nd - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Cell Phone Line-up
3rd - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian, Courtroom Hug

Feature:
1st - Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic, Sailing Shadow
2nd - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Sleepy Study Break
3rd - Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee, Birds in Flight

Sports:
1st - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian, Bloody Cyclist
2nd - Paul Kitagaki Jr., ZUMA, Olympic Hug
3rd - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group, Golf by the Sea

Picture Story:
1st - no award given
2nd - Conner Jay, Salinas Califorian , Squid Hunt
3rd: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Overnight Study Session

Portrait:
1st - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee, Star of the Stage
2nd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, kissing couple
3rd - Tony Avelar, Freelance, Lacrosse Goalie

Humor:
1st - David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat, Little Spidy
2nd - Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat, Chess Face
3rd - Conner Jay, Salinas Californian , Golf Kiss

Judges were Chip Litherland, Lara Meckfessel, Dan Wagner, and Thomas Bender of the Sarasota (Florida) Herald Tribune.

Point standings:
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 40
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group - 35
Conner Jay, Salinas Californian - 35
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 35
Kent Porter, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat - 30
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee - 30
Rick Roach, The (Vacaville) Reporter - 25
Randy Pench, Sacramento Bee - 20
David Bitton, (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat - 15
Ryan Chalk, The (Vacavillle) Reporter - 15
Michael McCollum, The (Stockton) Record - 15
Chris Jordan, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 15
Mike Greener, (Fairfield) Daily Republic - 15
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 15
Chad Ziemendorf, freelance - 15
Paul Kitagaki Jr. , ZUMA, Sacramento Bee - 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star - 5
Tony Avelar , Freelance - 5

Results of SFBAPPA's Monthly Digital Clip Contest for January, 2010.

Deadline for February clip entries: March 15

Spot News
1st Place: Randall Benton, The Sacramento Bee
2nd Place: Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian
3rd Place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

General News
1st Place: Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press
2nd Place: Ryan Chalk, The Reporter (Vacaville)
3rd Place: Ryan Chalk, The Reporter (Vacaville)

Feature
1st Place: Randy Pench, The Sacramento Bee
2nd Place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Place: Lisa James, Merced Star

Sports
1st Place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
3rd Place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times

Picture story
1st Place: Bryan Patrick, The Sacramento Bee
2nd Place: Mike Greener, Daily Republic (Fairfield)
3rd Place: Rick Roach, The Reporter (Vacaville)

Portrait/Illustration
1st Place: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
2nd Place: Kent Porter, The Press Democrat
3rd Place: Mike Greener, Daily Republic (Fairfield)

Humor
1st Place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
2nd Place: Rick Roach, The Reporter (Vacaville)
3rd Place: Bryan Patrick, The Sacramento Bee

Judged during the 2010 Southwestern Photojournalism Conference held at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Judges were Roy Burroughs, Associate Director/Photography, International Mission Board; Greg Schneider, Los Angeles Freelance photographer; Tom Mills, Staff Photographer, Campus Crusade for Christ; Marc J. Kawanishi Chairman; Nick Layman, former Night Photo Editor, Albuquerque Journal.

Point standings:
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times - 30
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 30
Bryan Patrick, The Sacramento Bee - 20
Randall Benton, The Sacramento Bee - 15
Ryan Chalk, The Reporter (Vacaville) - 15
Randy Pench, The Sacramento Bee - 15
Rick Roach, The Reporter (Vacaville) - 15
Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press - 15
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images- 15
Mike Greener, Daily Republic (Fairfield) - 15
Scott McDonald, The Salinas Californian - 10
Kent Porter, The Press Democrat - 10
Lisa James, Merced Star - 5

More info,
Chris Jordan
SFBAPPA MDC Contest Chairman

Winner of SFBAPPA's 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest is Bryan Patrick of the Sacramento Bee. He will receive his award at the SFBAPPA Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 11. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250 (last year Patrick won a Canon G10 camera); Second place $100; Third place $50.

Here is the final point standing for 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 590
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 360
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 245
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 205
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 145
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 95
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 80
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 75
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 70
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 70
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 60
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 60
Connor Jay, Salinas Californian 50
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star 40
Gregory Urquiaga, freelance 35
Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Rob Wedge, freelance 15
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's December Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest judged by the staff of the Pasadena Star-News/San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Judges: Keith Birmingham, Mike Mullen, Leo Jarzomb, and Photo Editor Bernardo Alps.

Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

February clips contest entries must be sent via FTP. Mailed CDs will not be accepted.

Please let the new Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chairman Chris Jordan know if you having a problem entering using the the FTP system.

Deadline for February cliips: March 15

December 2009 winners:
Features
1st – Marriage proposal, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Snow fence, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Spanish storytime, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic

General News
1st – O
rphans, Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat
2nd – Retiring police chief, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Animal cruelty arraignment, Joel Rosenbaum, The Reporter
Humor
1st – Ring girl, Connor Jay, Salinas Californian
2nd – Hallway Santa, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Picture Story
1st – Scenes from a recession, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
2nd – Mall Santa, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Firefightera, Mike Greener, Daily Republic

Portrait
1st – Woman warms herself near window, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
2nd – Gun inspector, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Poet, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Sports
1st – Bikram yoga, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record
2nd- Left hook, Connor Jay, Salinas Californian
3rd – Hard-fought reception, Connor Jay, Salinas Californian

Spot News
1st – Suspect in river, David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat
2nd – Extraction at wreck, Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat
3rd – Suspect in boat, David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat

Final 2009 Totals:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 590
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 360
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 245
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 205
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 145
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 95
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 80
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 75
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 70
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 70
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 60
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 60
Connor Jay, Salinas Californian 50
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star 40
Gregory Urquiaga, freelance 35
Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Rob Wedge, freelance 15
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's November Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest judged by Tyson Trish and members of the New Jersey Press Photographers Association.

Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

January clips contest entries must be sent via FTP. Mailed CDs will not be accepted. More info: sfbappa.org/clips

Please let the new Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chairman Chris Jordan know if you having a problem entering using the the FTP system. sfbappaclips@gmail.com

Deadline for January cliips: February 15

November 2009:

Features
1st – Full moon bicycle, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd – Clown makeup, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Horse snuggle, Connor Jay, Salinas Californian

General News
1st – Soldier’s funeral, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record
2nd – Adoption paperwork, Gregory Urquiaga, freelance
3rd – Plane crash visit, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Humor
1st – Ballet skeleton, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Picture Story
1st – Blind football, Connor Jay, Salinas Californian
2nd – Ballet, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Burial, Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star

Portrait
1st – Placer stairway, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Prayers for non-profit, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Parks chief, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Sports
1st – Breaking up a pass, Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
2nd- Volleyball reaction, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd- Fight for the ball, Mike Greener, Daily Republic

Spot News
1st – Fatal DUI, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leader board through November 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 555
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 335
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 210
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 190
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 145
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 80
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 75
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 70
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 60
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 60
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 55
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 50
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star 40
Gregory Urquiaga, freelance 35
Connor Jay, Salinas Californian 20
Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Rob Wedge, freelance 15
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10

Results of SFBAPPA's October Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest judged by Shaminder Dulai, Lisa Krantz and Jennifer Whitney of the San Antonio (Texas) Express-News. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org

Please let the new Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chairman Chris Jordan know if you having a problem entering using the the FTP system. sfbappaclips@gmail.com

Deadline for January cliips: February 15

October 2009 winners:
Features
1st – Michael Jackson Thriller shadows, Gregory Urquiaga, freelance
2nd – Wedding ring shopping, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Halloween fun fest, Gregory Urquiaga, freelance

General News
1st – Senior repair, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
2nd – Art Theft press conference, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Earthquake drill, Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian

Humor
1st – Pumpkin scowl, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
2nd – Sea lion barricade, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st – Tryouts, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Animals, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st – Napping debutante, Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star
2nd – Horse snuggle, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic
3rd – Halloween garage, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic

Sports
1st – Eye ball, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd- Field runner, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd- Volleyball bench reaction, Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star

Spot News
1st – Accident cell phone, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd – Air drop, Rob Wedge, freelance
3rd – Storm flood, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leader board through October 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 525
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 285
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 205
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 165
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 145
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 75
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 70
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 65
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 60
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 60
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 55
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 50
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 45
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star 35
Gregory Urquiaga, freelance 25
Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Rob Wedge, freelance 15
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10

Results of SFBAPPA's August 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest judged by the staff of the Yakima Herald-Republic and September contest judged by the staff of the Idaho Statesman in Boise, Idaho – Photo editor Kim O’Connor and photographers Chris Butler, Joe Jaszewski, Darin Oswald and Shawn Raecke

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50. Sacramento Bee's Bryan Patrick was awarded a Canon G10 for winning in 2008.

Deadline for October photos: November 15

August 2009 winners:

Features
1st – Rice sifter, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Wave bailout, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Stilt help, Gregory Urqiaga, freelance

General News
1st – Car wash, Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star
2nd – Fire hug, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Flag folding, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic

Humor
1st – Alpaca feeding, Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star
2nd – Office chairs, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – not awarded

Picture Story
1st – Losing a home, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Air Show, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Outside Lands, Mike Greener, Daily Republic

Portrait
1st – Elderly man with medal and flag, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
2nd – Fiestas Patrias, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Heart earring, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic

Sports
1st – Cross-country silhouettes, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
2nd – Helmet tackle, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Triathlon beach arrival, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Spot News
1st – Bank robber on roof, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record
2nd – Harley Davidson fire, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Wildfire response, Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter

Leader board through September 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 485
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 220
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 185
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 150
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 135
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 75
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 70
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 65
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 60
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 55
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 55
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 50
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 40
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star 20
Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
Gregory Urquiaga, freelance 5
Rob Wedge, freelance 5

Results of SFBAPPA's July 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest judged by the staff of the Austin Statesman in Austin, Texas.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50. Sacramento Bee's Bryan Patrick was awarded a Canon G10 for winning in 2008.

Deadline for September photos: October 15

June 2009 winners:

Features
1st – Observatory door silhouette, Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd – County fair ferris wheel, Chris Jordan Daily Republic
3rd – Lake Berryessa shoreline, Mike Greener, Daily Republic

General News
1st – American Love BBQ, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Air Force base formation, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic
3rd – Free shoes, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record

Humor
1st – Trash Film Orgy, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Houston Astros dog, Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune
3rd –20 Pig shower, Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star

Picture Story
1st – The Fair, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic
2nd – Funeral, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Enjoying the heat, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st – Winemaker, Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle
2nd – Hurdlers in fountain, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Backlit football player, Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star

Sports
1st – Backlit bareback bronc, Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
2nd – Rodeo nosedive, Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd – Home plate argument, Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle

Spot News
1st – Crying at wreck, Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat
2nd – Helicopter flames, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Staggs Island fire, Rob Wedge, freelance

Leader board through July 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 320
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 185
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 140
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 120
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 110
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 75
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 60
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 60
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 45
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 45
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 45
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 40
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 35
Stephan Lam, San Francisco Chronicle 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Lisa James, Merced Sun-Star 5
Rob Wedge, freelance 5

Results of SFBAPPA's June 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest judged by the staff of the Jasper Herald in jasper, Indiana

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50. Sacramento Bee's Bryan Patrick was awarded a Canon G10 for winning in 2008.

Deadline for July photos: August 15

June 2009 winners:
Features
1st – Circus ring practice, Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star
2nd – Graduation tassel blow, Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star
3rd – Lodi Lake bench, Michael McCollum, Stockton Record

General News
1st – Cheerleader memorial cry, Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat
2nd – Final school bell, Chris Jordan Daily Republic
3rd – Last minute cap adjustment, Mike Greener, Daily Republic

Humor
1st – Balloon sculpture, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Water pour, Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee

Picture Story
1st – Hangtown, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st – Contortionist, Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star
2nd – Online couple, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Outbid house buyer, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record

Sports
1st – Rowing celebration, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Upside-down motocross rider, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Hit by pitch, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Spot News
1st – Murder scene, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
2nd – Worker killed, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Police frisk, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record

Leader board through June 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 290
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 175
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 130
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 105
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 85
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 60
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 50
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 50
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 45
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 45
Bea Ahbeck, Merced Sun-Star 40
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 40
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 25
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Nick Armstrong, Sacramento Bee, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Scott MacDonald, Salinas California 10

Results of SFBAPPA's May 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC)

contest Judged by AME/Photo Carrie Yale, Director of Photography Randall Wolf and photo editor Robert Rodriguez at The Journal News in White Plains, New York.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50. Sacramento Bee's Bryan Patrick was awarded a Canon G10 for winning in 2008.

Deadline for July photos: August 15

Features
1st – Lemon balm whiffer, Chirs Jordan Daily Republic
2nd – B-17 bomber, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Frog jump, Michael McCollum, Stockton Record

General News
1st – Prop 8 protest confrontation, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Supreme Court protest, Chirs Jordan Daily Republic
3rd – School closing consolation, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic

Humor
1st – Ice socks, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Beach ball catch, Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
3rd – None awarded

Picture Story
1st – Light pollution, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
2nd – Grandma, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
3rd – Church, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic

Portrait
1st – Public defender, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Willie Wonka, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
3rd – Singing soldier, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic

Sports
1st – 100 meter dash celebration, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
2nd – Pole Vault, Scott MacDonald, Salinas California
3rd – Triple jump, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record

Spot News
1st – Lunch next to crash, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Police enter check cashing store, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic
3rd – Apartment fire, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leader board through May 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 265
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 170
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 105
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 90
Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic 85
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 50
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 45
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 45
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 45
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 30
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 30
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 10
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Scott MacDonald, Salinas California 10

More info,
Shmuel Thaler
SFBAPPA Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chair
831-566-2031
shmuel_thaler@yahoo.com

Results of SFBAPPA's April 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Judged by the photo staff of The Olympian in Olympia, Washington

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50. Sacramento Bee's Bryan Patrick was awarded a Canon G10 for winning in 2008.

Deadline for June photos: July 15

April 2009 winners:
Features
1st – Beach handstand, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd – Elephant crossing, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Sunset kiteboard, Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune

General News
1st – Memorial kiss, Clifford Oto, Stockton Record
2nd – Dead whale removal, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Ex-con studies, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic

Humor
1st – Chorale conductor, David Bitton, Appeal Democrat
2nd – Lost Chihuahua, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Bee suit, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

Picture Story
1st – Retreat, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Funeral, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Prom preparation, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st – Personal trainer, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd - Golf pro, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
3rd – Senior swimmer, Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st – Leaping play at the plate, Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd – Out a third, Mike Greener, Daily Republic
3rd – Outfield collision, Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat

Spot News
1st – Vehicle stop at gunpoint, Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
2nd – Pilot’s wife, Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Mother at apartment fire, Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat

Leader board through April 2009:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 220
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 165
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 70
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 50
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 50
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 50
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 45
David Bitton, Appeal-Democrat 45
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 30
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 25
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 15
Colleen Cummins, Appeal-Democrat, 10

Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10

Results of SFBAPPA's March 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org

Judged by the photo staff of the Mail Tribune in Medford, Oregon - Bob Pennell, Jim Craven and Jamie Lusch.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50. Sacramento Bee's Bryan Patrick was awarded a Canon G10 for winning in 2008.

Deadline for June photos: July 15

March 2009 winners:

Features
1st – Basketball toss, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Dr. Seuss birthday. Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic
3rd – Egret over sea grass, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

General News
1st – Funeral (podium shot), Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune
2nd – Funeral (cops cry in audience), Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune
3rd – Funeral (fisheye shot), Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune

Humor
1st – Yellow afro, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd – Dog runs in snow, Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Academic decathlon, Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

Picture Story
1st – Police Funeral, Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune
2nd – Kings game - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Roller derby – Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Portrait
1st – Negro Leagues baseball player, Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd - Dog owner, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd – Plastic bottles, Mike Greener, Daily Republic

Sports
1st – Season-ending loss, Chris Jordan, Daily Republic
2nd – Comfort after basketball loss, Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
3rd – Hurdles, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic

Spot News
1st – Ocean drowning, Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd – Arrest at culvert, Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat
3rd – Police officer comfort, Brad Zweerink, Daily Republic

Leader board through March 2009

Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 180
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 120
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 55
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 40
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 35
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 30
David Bitton, Appeal Democrat 30
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Jeff Kan Lee, Press Democrat 10
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 5

Results of SFBAPPA's February 2009 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org
Judged by the photo staff Mail North County Times in Southern California - Hayne Palmour IV, Jamie Lytle, Bill Wechter, and freelancer John Koster-Freelance.

Leader board through February 2009

Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 145
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 70
Mike Greener, Daily Republic 35
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 35
David Bitton, Appeal Democrat 30
Chris Jordan, Daily Republic 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 10
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 5

Results of SFBAPPA's December 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Judged by the staff of the Arizona Star – photographers A.E. Araiza, James S Wood, Dean Knuth, Benjie Sanders, Mamta Popat, Ron Medvescek, James Gregg, Kelly Presnell, Visual team assistant: Angela Pittenger and Director of photography Rick Wiley
And the winners are:

Spot News
1st Firefighter comfort - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Carjack arrest - - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd Allison drive accident - Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Santa scooter - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Roman solier - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd Rainy dog walk - Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter

General News
1st Firefighter flare - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Murder arraignment - Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter
3rd Solar panel unveiling - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter

Humor
1st Lance Armstrong cutout - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Pound hound - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd not awarded

Picture Story
1st Steve and Laura - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Marathon - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Christmas shopping - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Wine maker - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Serra quarterback - Tony Avelar, freelance
3rd Volleyball players of the year - Tony Avelar, freelance

Sports
1st Blocked field goal - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd Vargas touchdown - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Possible interception - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee

FINAL 2008 POINT STANDINGS:

First -Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 485
Second - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 315
Third - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 225

David Royal, Monterey County Herald 195
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 125
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 120
Tony Avelar, freelance 105
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 105
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 100
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 85
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 75
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 70
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 60
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 50
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Chelsea Klein, San Francisco State University, 15
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Scott Manchester, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Konstandinos Goumendis, San Mateo Daily News 5
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 5
Orville Myers, Monterey County Herald 5
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's November 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Judged by the photo staff Mail Tribune in Medford, Oregon - Bob Pennell, Jim Craven and Jamie Lusch

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for February photos: March 15

Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) judged by the Staff of the Missoulian in Missoula, Montana
And the winners are:

Spot News
1st Fire silhouette - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Hose pull at fire - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Truck fire on I-80 - Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Weight lifter - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd Dog lover - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Pool hall - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register

General News
1st Deputy’s funeral grieving - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Court verdict - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Funeral exterior - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Humor
1st Wedding gown adjustments - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Horseback butt - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register
3rd Tap dancing Christmas tree - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register

Picture Story
1st 49er game - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd First swell of the season - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Bilingual church - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic

Portrait
1st Cardboard artist - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Rancher - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Cancer patient shaved head - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic

Sports
1st Sharks goal overhead - Tony Avelar, freelance
2nd Soccer header - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Water polo spray - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leader board through October 2008 (September results yet to come):
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 360
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 225
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 180
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 175
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 180
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 105
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 100
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 95
Tony Avelar, freelance 90
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 90
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 75
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 85
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 60
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 50
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 45
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Chelsea Klein, San Francisco State University, 15
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Scott Manchester, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Konstandinos Goumendis, San Mateo Daily News 5
Orville Myers, Monterey County Herald 5
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's October 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest

Judged by the staff of the Bergen Record in New Jersey. Judges Kevin Wexler, Don Smith, Amy Newman and Tyson Trish
And the winners are:

Spot News
1st Wildland fire - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Angel Island fire - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Manhunt arrest- Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st River festival - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd GATE Olympics - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Sunrays - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

General News
1st Crash site - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Veterans’ haircuts - Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter
3rd Shopping center evacuation - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Humor
1st Playground feet - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Dog costume - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
3rd BarNone - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Picture Story
1st Braceros - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Bluegrass festival - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
3rd Friday night football - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Bracero - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Dinosaur - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd Halloween - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter

Sports
1st Football catch - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Soccer kick - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Volleyball celebration - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic

Results of SFBAPPA's September 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Judged by the photo staff of the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for January photos: February 15

September 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) winners:

Spot News
1st Wildfire at dusk- Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Sun rays through wildfire smoke - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd SWAT team - Joel Rosenbaum / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Triathlon reflections - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd. Coastal cleanup day hat - Lianne Milton / Napa Valley Register
3rd Boy under pier – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

General News
1st Tears during arraignment - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Councilman leaves court - Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Afghan restaurant - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Humor
1st Finger painting - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
2nd Pelican waits for fish - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Balloons at grand opening – Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st Archway - Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Gaining control - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Santa Cruz - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Latino musicians - Lianne Milton / Napa Valley Register
2nd Pastor in purple seats - Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee
3rd VFW post - Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Football national anthem - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
2nd Body surfing - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Flying leg tackle - Tony Avelar / freelance

Leader board through September 2008 (June and July yet to come):
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 185
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 160
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 145
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 110
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 90
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 85
Tony Avelar, freelance 75
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 75
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 60
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 50
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 40
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 30
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 30
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 30
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 20
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 15
Chelsea Klein, San Francisco State University, 15
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Orville Myers, Monterey County Herald 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's June and July 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Judged by the photo staff of the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for January photos: February 15

June 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) judged by the Staff of the Missoulian in Missoula, Montana
And the winners are:

Spot News
1st Paradise fire couple - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd Drowning – Scott Manchester, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
3rd Fire reflection - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Features
1st Horse trick - Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times
2nd Graduation bubbles - Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
3rd Interactive fountain – Clifford Oto, Stockton Record

General News
1st Yolo County same-sex marriage - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd Brides’ flowers - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Fire victim returns home - Victor Blue, Stockton Record

Humor
1st Waiting in style - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
2nd Rolling firefighter - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Dog snarl - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st California Blazing - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Orchard - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
3rd Motocross - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Tired firefighter - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Field worker - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Firefighter – Konstandinos Goumendis, San Mateo Daily News

Sports
1st Boxing knockdown - Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
2nd Wake boarder - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
3rd Cracked bat - Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa

July 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) judged by the Staff of the Orlando Sentinel in Orlando, Florida
And the winners are:

Spot News
1st Fire shoots through vent hole- Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd Steel truck wreck - Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter
3rd Tired fire crew - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Features
1st Train depot silhouette - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd. Aztec Dancers - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register
3rd Barber shop - Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic

General News
1st Bush protest - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register
2nd Firefighter cooloff - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Cub scouts - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times

Humor
1st Animal shelter kitten - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
2nd Cell phone user - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Sun worshipers – Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st Old paper man - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd Forest Fire - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd Westlet fatal - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record

Portrait
1st Flag lady - Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times
2nd Uncle Sam - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
3rd Swimmer - Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times

Sports
1st Steer wrestler - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd Little League outfielder - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Sunset motocycle - Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Leader board through September 2008:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 290
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 175
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 150
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 150
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 105
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 100
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 90
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 85
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 80
Tony Avelar, freelance 75
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 60
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 55
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 50
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 40
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Chelsea Klein, San Francisco State University, 15
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Scott Manchester, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Konstandinos Goumendis, San Mateo Daily News 5
Orville Myers, Monterey County Herald 5
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's September 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org

Judged by the photo staff of the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for January photos: February 15

September 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) winners:

Spot News
1st Wildfire at dusk- Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Sun rays through wildfire smoke - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd SWAT team - Joel Rosenbaum / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Triathlon reflections - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd. Coastal cleanup day hat - Lianne Milton / Napa Valley Register
3rd Boy under pier – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

General News
1st Tears during arraignment - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Councilman leaves court - Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Afghan restaurant - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Humor
1st Finger painting - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
2nd Pelican waits for fish - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Balloons at grand opening – Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st Archway - Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Gaining control - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Santa Cruz - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Latino musicians - Lianne Milton / Napa Valley Register
2nd Pastor in purple seats - Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee
3rd VFW post - Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Football national anthem - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
2nd Body surfing - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Flying leg tackle - Tony Avelar / freelance

Leader board through September 2008 (June and July yet to come):
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 185
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 160
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 145
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 110
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 90
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 85
Tony Avelar, freelance 75
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 75
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 60
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 50
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 40
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 30
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 30
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 30
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 20
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 15
Chelsea Klein, San Francisco State University, 15
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Orville Myers, Monterey County Herald 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's August 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest.

Judged by the photo staff of the Albuquerque New Mexican.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for July photos: August 7.

May 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) winners:

Spot News
1st I-80 crash - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter
2nd Stabbing grief - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
3rd Toddler left in car - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Point Cabrillo Lighthouse – Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee
2nd. State Fair squirt – Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee
3rd Bridge silhouette – Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic

General News
1st Tomato harvest – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Ron Kovick - David Royal / Monterey County Herald
3rd Airport reflection – Lianne Milton / Napa Valley Register

Humor
1st Deer tug - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Horse costumes - Randall Benton / Sacramento Bee
3rd Stop sign - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Picture Story
1st Democratic National Convention - David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd Heat of picking - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd A Fair day - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Teen poet - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Tap dancer - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Hip hop dancer - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic

Sports
1st Play at the plate - Tony Avelar / freelance
2nd Walt Harris deflects pass - Tony Avelar / freelance
3rd Bunker blast - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Leader board through August 2008 (June and July yet to come):
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 160
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 150
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 130
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 85
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 75
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 40
Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee 35
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 35
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 30
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 30
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 20
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 15
Chelsea Klein, San Francisco State University, 15
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 5
Orville Myers, Monterey County Herald 5
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's April 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by Pasadena Star News staff
Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for June photos: July 7.

April 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Quail Drive accident Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Accident extrication– Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Damage photographs - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Backstage – Bea Ahbeck / Fremont Argus
2nd. Iris farm - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd High tea – Kristopher Skinner / Contra Costa Times

General News
1st Dove release - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Olympic torch protest – Victor Blue / Stockton Record
3rd Press conference aerial - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Humor
1st Newspaper bin panhandler – Dean Coppola / Contra Costa Times
2nd Balloon pop – Eddie Ledesma / Contra Costa Times
3rd Art show judges – Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic

Picture Story
1st Torch protest – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Big Sur Marathon - David Royal / Monterey County Herald
3rd New Saturday Idols - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Portrait
1st Baron Davis - Ray Chavez / Oakland Tribune
2nd Hip-hop documentary meaker - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
3rd Chinese restaurant – David Royal / Monterey County Herald

Sports
1st Finger tackle - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Softball frustration - David Royal / Monterey County Herald
3rd Missed putt – Joel Rosenbaum / Vacaville Reporter

Leader board through April 2008:
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 135
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 105
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 95
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 80
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 50
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 40
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 35
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 30
Tony Avelar, freelance 25
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 25
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 20
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 10
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 5
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's March 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by the staff of the Arizona Republic photo staffers Michael Chow, Cheryl Evans & Emmanuel Lozano

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

March 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Grandson at fire – Victor Blue / Stockton Record
2nd Arrest – Michael McCollum / Stockton Record
3rd Overturned pickup - Doug Duran / Contra Costa Times

Features
1st Highlining – David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd. Cherry petal fight - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
3rd Dancing dragon – Stephen Lam / San Francisco State Univ.

General News
1st Murder sentencing - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Peacock poster – Kat Wade / freelance
3rd Flaggng Hillary Clinton - Stephen Lam / San Francisco State Univ

Humor
1st Flag mishap – Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Hands over her ears - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
3rd New dog park – Ray Chavez / Oakland Tribune

Picture Story
1st – Julian’s Rehab – Dean Coppola / Contra Costa Times
2nd – Clownology - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd – Same sex marriage - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Portrait
1st Neon art gallery - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Y.A. Tittle – Tony Avelar / freelance
3rd Electronic music DJ – Autumn Cruz / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Center fielder dive - Tony Avelar / freelance
2nd Fairfield basketball loss console - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Fence crasher – Doug Duran / Contra Costa Times

Leader board through March 2008:
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 105
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 95
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 75
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 50
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 40
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 40
Tony Avelar, freelance 25
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 15
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 10
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 5
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 5
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's February 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Judged by the staff of the San Diego Union Tribune – K.C. Alfred, Ernie Grafton, John McCutchen, Fred Greaves Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Spot News
1st Tow surfing wipeout – David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd Fire silhouette – Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
3rd No award given

Features
1st Tour of California toys – David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd. Community college reflections - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Evening snowfall - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

General News
1st Valentines Day wedding - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd Open casket - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
3rd Ash Wednesday – Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Humor
1st Basketball game gorilla – David Royal / Monterey Herald
2nd Cycling fan - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd No award given

Picture Story
No awards given

Portrait
1st Scible - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd 65th wedding anniversary - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
3rd Bundled up against the cold - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic

Sports
1st North Salinas hoops celebration - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd Goalkeeper at sunset - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
3rd Basketball battle - David Royal, Monterey County Herald

Leader board through February 2008:
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 90
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 75
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 50
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 50
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 25
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's January 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by the staff of the Los Angeles Times, Al Schaben and Francine Orr.

Deadline for February entries: Friday March 7.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

January 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Ranch fire – Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Tree through house – Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
3rd Trailer fire - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Airborn sled – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd. Sledding hillside - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Ocean rescue team - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat

General News
1st Power Outage - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd Candlelight vigil - Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell / Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
3rd Hillary sign silhouettes – Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Humor
1st Dog kiss – David Royal / Monterey Herald
2nd Balloon head - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Smiling horse - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Picture Story
1st The New Normal - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Snow storm - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Martial arts - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic

Portrait
1st Disney star - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Artists embrace - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Cybil Shepherd - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Sports
1st Boxer stretches - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Rugby take down - Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News
3rd Mavericks surfing - Michael McCollum / The Record (Stockton)

Leader board through January 2008:
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 45
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 40
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 35
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 15
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 5
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 5
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's December 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest and the year end totals.

Congratulations to Bryan Patrick with the runaway win during our inaugural year.
Judged by the staff of the San Luis Obispo Tribune - Joe Tarica, Joe Johnston and David Middlecamp

Deadline for February entries: March 7.

Note: Annual winners are awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

December 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Three-car pileup - Joel Rosenbaum / Vacaville Reporter
2nd Overturned truck - Ryan Chalk / Vacaville Reporter
3rd Police standoff - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Features
1st Playground spiderman - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd. Surf jump - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Snow Angel - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

General News
1st Woman in crosswalk - Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News
2nd Graduation speech prep - Victor J. Blue / The Record
3rd Nurse strike - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Humor
1st Police Santa Claus - Victor J. Blue / The Record
2nd Santa reactions - Zachary Kaufman / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Stature of Liberty visitor – Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st Journey of Brothers Fermin -Victor J. Blue / The Record
2nd Officer’s funeral - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd NCAA Volleyball finals – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Energy efficient Christmas lights - Autumn Cruz / Sacramento Bee
2nd Costume designer - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd Polar Express - - Autumn Cruz / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Upside down header - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Utes celebrate - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times
3rd End zone reach - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times

Final Point standings for 2007
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 415
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 235
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 195
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 145
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 145
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 100
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 90
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 90
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 75
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 65
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 60
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 45
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, Woodside Almanac, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

More info,
Shmuel Thaler
SFBAPPA Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chair

Results of SFBAPPA's November 2007 Monthly Digital Clip - (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by the staff of the Reno Gazette-Journal's Candice Towell, David B. Parker, Marilyn Newton and Tim Dunn.

Deadline for January entries: February 7.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

November 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Highway wreck - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Burned out neighborhood - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Fire aftermath hug - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Turtle man - Victor Blue / The Record
2nd. Hospital Visit - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Guatemalan voters - Victor J. Blue / The Record

General News
1st Candlelight vigil - Kent Porter / Press Democrat
2nd Protest arrest - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Oiled Bird - Ryan Chalk / The Reporter

Humor
1st Ski lift shovel - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Pet CPR class - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
3rd Football header - Kent Porter / Press Democrat

Picture Story
1st Vets - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Furry friends - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Tree-sit protest - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Portrait
1st Newborn at hospital - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Gang tattoo - Victor J. Blue / The Record
3rd Arts administrator - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Almost blocked field goal - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times
2nd Al Harrington air born - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times
3rd Soccer mishap - Michael McCollum / The Record

Leader board through November 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 395
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 205
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 155
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 135
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 130
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 90
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 80
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 75
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 30
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 25
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, Woodside Almanac, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

More info,
Shmuel Thaler
SFBAPPA Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chair
email

Results of SFBAPPA's October 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org October 2007 results judged by the staff of the Portland Oregonian.

Deadline for November entries: December 7.

October 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:
Spot news:
1st- Moonlit fire - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Nigh time fire spotlight - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Arrest at gunpoint – Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter
General news:
1st- Soldier head kiss - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
2nd- Burma protest - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
3rd- Fishing - Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times
Sports:
1st- Homecoming loss locker room shadow - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
2nd- Punch to face - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd- Oregon State celebration - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
Features:
1st- Tamales - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Bowling Ball Beach - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Hula hoops - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
Portrait:
1st- Neck scar - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Boy at Qualcom - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Raider fan with horns - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
Humor:
1st- Cell phone fire photo - Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd- Helmet tangle - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd - Homecoming parade - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
Picture story:
1st – Perchance to live - Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd – L.A. Fire – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Eastshore Park - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times

Judges for October -Oregonian photography staff members Mike Davis, Ian Malkasian, Randy Rasmussen, Patty Relsten and Mike Zacchino.

Leader board through October 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 335
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 155
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 135
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 125
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 105
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 80
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 60
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 55
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 20
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, Woodside Almanac, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

September 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners - September 2007 results judged by the staff of the Press Enterprise. Staff Photographers Silvia Flores, Greg Vojtko, Kurt Miller, William Wilson Lewis III, and picture editor David Creamer.

Spot news:
1st- Broken bicycle - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Holy grief - Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter
3rd- Amtrak accident – Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic
General news
1st- Dunk Tank - Jason Fritz, San Francisco State
2nd- Funeral hug – Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
3rd- CHP funeral - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
Sports:
1st- Football tongues - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Baseball fight - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Volleyball dive - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
Features:
1st- Elephant shampoo - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Dancer in the dark - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Submersible tiger - Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic
Portrait:
1st- Hugs and kisses - Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune
2nd- Basketball players - Tony Avelar, freelance
3rd- Three mustangs - Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
Humor:
1st- Butt crack - Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times
2nd- Kingdom of the crab - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
Picture story:
1st – Nevada wine country - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Final respect – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Barbeque Bobby - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Leader board through September 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 290
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 155
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 120
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 95
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 95
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 50
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 30
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 20
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, The Almanac, 15
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 10
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

SFBAPPA August 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest results.
Judged by the staff of the Spokesman-Review: Jed Conklin, staff photographer, Liz Kishimoto, Asst. Dir. Of Photography, and Larry Reisnouer, Dir of Photography

Deadline for September entries: October 7

Spot news
1st- Man hunt - Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd- Fire drop - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Fatal bike accident - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

General news
1st- Funeral - Jane Tyska, Hayward Daily Review
2nd- Sad face - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Shark bite surfboard - David Royal, Monterey County Herald

Sports
1st- Cooling off - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Softball batter - Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd- Jerry Porter (vertical) - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times

Features
1st- Back to School jump rope - Veronica Weber, The Almanac
2nd- Bonfire - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Portrait
1st- Airstream - Zachary Kaufman/Fairfield, Daily Republic
2nd- Warren Sapp - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times
3rd- Bill Clinton - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times

Humor
1st- Lifeguard recertification - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Preschool pressure - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
3rd- First Day of School weigh-in - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

Picture story
1st – Prison Pastor - Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register
2nd – Beetle Hunt - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Leader board through August 2007 (July results still to come):
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 200
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 130
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 115
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 80
Tony Avelar, freelance 60
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 50
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 40
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 30
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 30
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, The Almanac, 15
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 10
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 10
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 5

July 2007 - Results of SFBAPPA's July, 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Judged by the staff of the Judges from the Evansville Courier & Press (Evansville, IN)
Photo Editor - Cecelia Hanley and Staff Photojournalists: Jason Clark, Vincent Pugliese, Bob Gwaltney, Erin McCracken and Denny Simmons
Deadline for October entries: November 7

July 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

FEATURES
1st- Yawning baboon - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
2nd- Cliff surfer - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd- Seagulls on baseball mitt - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times

SPOT NEWS
1st – Brush fire bucket brigade- David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Nighttime firefighting - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Walkie talkie firefighter – Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register

SPORTS
1st- Rodeo calf roper – David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Play at second- Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
3rd- Bored at basketball camp – Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News

HUMOR
1st- Sunbather with arrow - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
2nd- Circus acrobats - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd- Goats on beach - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

GENERAL NEWS
1st- Remains of fire- Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Daughter of murder victime - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd- 50th anniversary party - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register

PORTRAIT
1st- Bull rider, Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
2nd- Football player at sunset - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Driver with helmet - Victor J. Blue, Stockton Record

PICTURE STORY
1st- A time to heal - Victor J. Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Angora fire - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Cockfighting - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

SFBAPPA June Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest results.

Judged by the the staff of the Colorado Springs Gazette - photographers David Bitton, Carol Guinta, Kevin Kreck and Mark Reis..

Spot news
1st – Geese rescue – Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd – Suspect in bath towel – Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News
3rd - Night lone firefighter – Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

General news
1st – Crimmins fire scene – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd - Candlelight vigil – Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd – Fontanilla funeral – Victor Blue, Stockton Record

Sports
1st - US Soccer action – Tony Avelar, freelance
2nd – Little League dejection – Tony Avelar, freelance
3rd – Little League play at home – Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times

Features
1st – Log rolling – Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times
2nd – Baseball players hosed down – Victor Blue, Stockton Record
3rd – Greenfield High graduation – Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian

Portrait
1st – One-armed basketball player – Tony Avelar, freelance
2nd – Swimmer Kate Dwelley – Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
3rd - Firefighter Arin Doyle – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Humor
1st – Barry Bonds and fan – Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
2nd – Inmate interview – Ray Chavez – Oakland Tribune
3rd – Circus peek – Gregory Urquiaga – Contra Costa Times

Picture story
1st - Tahoe Fire - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd - NCAA track - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Fire - car into house - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leader board through June 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 155
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 115
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 85
Tony Avelar, freelance 60
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 60
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 50
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 30
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 25
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 10
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 10
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 5

SFBAPPA MAY DMC RESULTS

Judged by New Jersey Press Photographers Association members Tony Kurdzuk, The Star-Ledger, Marcin Szczepanski, Courier Post and Tyson Trish, The Record

Features
1.) Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, Tall Woman Small Man
2.) Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, Hog Call
3.) Crista Jeremiason, The Press Democrat, Family Dance

General News
1.) Victor Blue, The Record, Troop Farewell
2.) Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee, Accident Memorial
3.) Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Immigration Rights

Humor
1.) David Royal, Monterey County Herald, Water Boy
2.) Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly, No Sweat
3.) Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, Red Hat Dog

Portrait
1.) Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Father and Son
2.) Tony Avelar, Freelance, Football Portrait
3.) Shaminder Dulai, No Affiliation Listed, Book Store Owner

Sports
1.) Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Pole Vault Jubo
2.) Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, Baseball Reaction
3.) Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, Pole Vault from Above

Spot News
1.) Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, Standoff
2.) Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, Homeowners React to Fire
3.) None Awarded

Picture Story
1.) Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Whale in River
2.) Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Perfect Soldier
3.) Adm Golub, Golub Photography, Cattle Drive

Leader board through May 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 110
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 110
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 85
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 35
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 30
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 30
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Tony Avelar, freelance 20
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 20
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 15
Shaminder Dulai, Santa Cruz Sentinel/San Jose State University 10
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's April Monthly Digital Clips contest. Judged by the photography staff of the Mail Tribune in Medford, Oregon.

The winning photos will be posted soon on the SFBAPPA Web site: www.sfbappa.org

Please note the deadline for May 2007 MDC contest is June 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

Spot News:
1st place: Victor Blue, Stockton Record, “Wait for fugitive”
2nd place: J.L.Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald, “Fatal accident”
3rd place: Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Parolee arrest”

General News:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Funeral”
2nd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Family stands by”
3rd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat,“ Solemn procession”

Sports:
1st place: Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, “Rugby”
2nd place: Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian, “Bike jump”
3rd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Center fielder hits the wall”

Features:
1st place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Ba Vi Center”
2nd place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Labyrinth”
3rd place: Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Rodeo spotlight”

Portrait:
1st place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Lighthouse keeper”
2nd place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Ba Vi Center”
3rd place: Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, “Blues singer”

Humor:
1st place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Cow tongues”
2nd place: Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register, “Backstage at IDO”
3rd place: Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, “Cow kiss”

Picture Story:
1st place: Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, “Chevy’s story”
2nd place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Santa Cruz Idol”
3rd place: George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Lost Boys”

Leader board through April 2007:
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 90
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 70
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 55
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 30
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 30
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 30
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 20
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 15
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 15
Tony Avelar, freelance 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 5
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's March Monthly Digital Clips contest. Judged by the photography staff at the Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth, N.H.

The winning photos will be posted soon on the SFBAPPA Web site: www.sfbappa.org

Please note the deadline for April 2007 MDC contest is May 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

Spot News:
1st place: Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Arrest at gunpoint”
2nd place:Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Car wreck”
3rd place: Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee, “Truck rollover”

General News:
1st place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, “Mother-child vigil”
2nd place: Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News, “Smiling faces”
3rd place: Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times, “Open casket”

Sports:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Artesia celebration”
2nd place: Tony Avelar, freelance, “High angle hockey”

3rd place: Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Softball play at the plate”

Features:
1st place: Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Dolphin beach”
2nd place:Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian “Rifle silhouette”
3rd place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Indian sunset”

Portrait:
1st place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Indian boy in market”
2nd place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Boy in cage”
3rd place: Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News, “P.E. teacher”

Humor:
1st place: Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Wine glasses”
2nd place: Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times, “4-H balloons”
3rd place: George Sakkestad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Red shoes”

Picture Story:
1st place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “The face of young India”
2nd place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Bavi”
3rd place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Chavez March”

Leader board through March 2007:
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 70
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 65
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 55
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 50
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 30
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 30
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 20
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 20
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Victor Blue, freelance 15
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 15
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 15
Tony Avelar, freelance 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 10
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto 5
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 5
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 5
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's February Monthly Digital Clips contest results. Judged by the staff at the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario.

The winning photos will be posted soon on the SFBAPPA Web site: www.sfbappa.org

Please note the deadline for March 2007 Digital Clip contest is April 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

Spot News:
1st place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Fire Embrace”
2nd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Fireman on Roof”
3rd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Barn Fire”

General News:
1st place: Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times, “Vigil”
2nd place: Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee, “Deer Carcuss”
3rd place: Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University, “Senior in Mobile Home”

Sports:
1st place: Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, “High Soccer Kick”
2nd place: Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Bike Shadows”
3rd place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, “Soccer Deject”

Features:
1st place: Justin Mott, San Francisco State University, “Reflection in Rice Patties”
2nd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Silouhette”
3rd place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Rancher”

Portrait:
1st place: Adam Golub, Modesto Bee, “Poet”
2nd place: Jason Fritz, San Francisco State University, “Rock”
3rd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Body Painting”

Humor:
1st place: Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, “Old Couple”
2nd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Tanning Under the Rain”
3rd place: George Sakkestad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Dog Carrier”

Picture Story:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Maloofs”
2nd place: Zachary Kaufman, San Francisco State University, “Idol Dreams”
3rd place: Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register, “Pageant”

Leader board through February 2007:
Justin Mott, San Francisco State 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 35
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 35
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 30
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 20
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 20
Victor Blue, freelance 15
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 15
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 15
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 15
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 10
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State 5 University
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
Pageant-Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 5
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's January 2007 Monthly Digital Clips contest results.

Judged by the staff at the Cape Cod Times. The winning photos will be posted on the SFBAPPA Web site in a week. (www.sfbappa.org)

Please note the deadline for February 2007 Digital Clip contest is March 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

General News
1st Paul Sakuma, Associated Press, Anti-fur protest
2nd Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, Candle light
3rd Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times, Dancers wait at city hall

Spot News
1st Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Bystander comforts accident victim
2nd George Sakkastad, Los Gatos Weekly, Construction site fire
3rd Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mother at accident

Sports
1st Paul Sakuma, Associated Press, Stanford-Oregon womens hoops
2nd Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, Jason Williams jumps into crowd
3rd Paul Sakuma, Associated Press,, Brook Lopez celebration

Feature
1st Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Steamy pool
2nd Justin Mott, San Francisco State, Vietnamese bather
3rd Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly, Snowfall

Portrait
1st Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Festival director
2nd Justin Mott, San Francisco State, Vietnamese photographer
3rd Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News, Tortilla Curtain author

Humor
1st Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly, Orange hole digger
2nd Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, River diver
3rd David Royal, Monterey County Herald, Survivor audition

Picture Story
1st Victor Blue, freelance, Migrant Education
2nd Justin Mott, San Francisco State, Isolation Orange
3rd Ray Chavez. Oakland Tribune, Firefighter funeral

Leader board through January 2007
1. Paul Sakuma / Associated Press 35
Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel 35
2. Justin Mott / San Francisco State 30
3. Jason Fritz / San Francisco State 20
Norbert von der Groeben / Palo Alto Weekly 20
4. Victor Blue / freelance 15
Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee 15
5. Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times 10
George Sakkastad / Los Gatos Weekly 10
6. Ray Chavez / Oakland Tribune 5
Susanna Frohman / San Jose Mercury News 5
Nader Khouri / Contra Costa Times 5
David Royal / Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's December 2006 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Please note the new deadline for January 2007 Digital Clips is Wednesday, February 7. Contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

SPOT NEWS
1- Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, "Arrest at gunpoint"
2- Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, "Family members grieve"
3- Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, "Timm road fire"

GENERAL NEWS
1- Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, "Iraqi"
2- Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, "Navy"
3- Jane Tyska, Hayward Review, "Friday"

FEATURE
1- Christine Baker, Fairfiled Daily Republic "Training"
2- Christine Baker, Fairfield Daily Republic, "Prisoner prays"
3- Zachary Kaufman, San Francisco State, "Santa"

HUMOR
1- J.L Sousa, Vallejo Times Herald, "Ducks"
2- Jane Tyska, Hayward Daily Review, "Catch"
3- Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, "untitled"

PORTRAIT
1- Tony Avelar, freelance, "Golfer"
2- Jane Tyska, Hayward Review, Prep week"
3- Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian, "Tattoos"

STORIES:
1- Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, "Friday night lights"
2- Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, "Najar story"

December 2006 leader board:
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State - 35
Christine Baker, Fairfield Daily Republic - 25
Tony Avelar, freelance - 15
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune - 15
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 15
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times Herald - 15
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 15
Jane Tyska, Hayward Review - 15
Zachary Kaufman, San Francisco State - 5
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian - 5
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter - 5

Judging at the Los Angeles Times by staff photographers Francine Orr, Anne Cusack, Bryan Chan, and photo editor Tracy Lee Silveria.

Results of SFBAPPA's January Monthly Digital Clips contest results.