2026 Annual Photo Competition
This contest is now closed. You can see the winners below.
Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
AJ Dybantsa- The New Standard
Best in Show
Sports Marketing and Illustrations
Matt Cashore
University of Notre Dame
Fly Under
1st place
Sports Features
Jordan Opp
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
'X' Marks the Gymnasts
1st place
Sports Action
Sarah Conroy
Saint Louis University
Future Forward
1st place
Portraits
Dash Ferrero
Associated Students of California State University, Chico
Sequoia Night Climb
1st place
Student and Associate
Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
Let it Reign
1st place
Sports Marketing and Illustrations
Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
West Mountain Observatory
1st place
General Marketing and Illustrations
Matt Stamey
Santa Fe College
All eyes on Taylor
2nd place
Sports Marketing and Illustrations
Sarah Conroy
Saint Louis University
Inaugurated
2nd place
News and College Life
Ashley L Conti
Colby College
Football Cooldown
2nd place
Sports Features
Kendra Stanley-Mills
Grand Valley State University
Something to Celebrate
2nd place
Photo Essay
Matteo John Bracco
Hofstra University
Gilded Crossing
2nd place
Campus Environment
Samantha Chow
Arizona State University
Grass Dancer
2nd place
Portraits
Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
Backboard Remote at f/1.4 !
3rd place
Sports Action
Jeff Gage
University of Florida
Praying Mantis posing
3rd place
Science and Research
Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
Tree
3rd place
General Features
Timothy D Sofranko
William & Mary
Snowy Morning at the Crim Dell
3rd place
Campus Environment
Michael Pierce
Missouri S&T
How 'bout them apples?
3rd place
News and College Life
Chamberlain Lockett Smith
University of Georgia
Georgia on My Mind
3rd place
Photo Essay
Matt Cashore
University of Notre Dame
Not So Colossal
3rd place
Sports Features
Abbie Lankitus
University of Missouri
Gothic Moon
4th place
Campus Environment
Lisa Atwood
University of Illinois Chicago
Tent Under Moon and Stars
4th place
Personal Vision
Andrew Tucker
University of Georgia
Connect Abroad Morocco
4th place
Photo Essay
Zach Beers
Missouri S&T
Remote research
4th place
Student and Associate
Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
Track Nationals at 1/10th
4th place
Sports Action
Aaron Cornia
Brigham Young University
Be Better. Be Different.
4th place
Sports Marketing and Illustrations
Jordan Opp
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
National Anthem from Above
5th place
Sports Features
Matt Stamey
Santa Fe College
Tunnel of Trees
5th place
Personal Vision
Mitchell Alcala
Oklahoma State University
Cowboy Up
5th place
Sports Marketing and Illustrations
Brian Powers Brian Powers
The University of Georgia Terry College of Business
Fishy Business
5th place
General Features
Michael L Caterina
University of Notre Dame
Steeple Sunset
5th place
Campus Environment
Lukas Keapproth
Loyola University Chicago
Bees
5th place
Photo Essay
Matthew Modoono
Northeastern University
Exploring Science and Research: A Photo Essay
1st place
Photo Essay
Kristen Bartlett Grace
University of Florida
Cat Bird Catch
1st place
Science and Research
Michael Pierce
Missouri S&T
Innovation Bridge
1st place
Campus Environment
Brian Powers Brian Powers
The University of Georgia Terry College of Business
All in a Row
1st place
Personal Vision
Sarah Conroy
Saint Louis University
This Little Light of Mine
1st place
News and College Life
Chris Gannon
Iowa State University
Framed By Light
1st place
General Features
Michael Pierce
Missouri S&T
Synaptic Symphony
2nd place
Science and Research
Natalie Grover
Utah Valley University
Soaring above the Sunflowers
2nd place
Personal Vision
Ryan Riley
Iowa State University
Golden Flight
2nd place
General Marketing and Illustrations
Sarah Conroy
Saint Louis University
Light and Dark
2nd place
General Features
Dash Ferrero
Associated Students of California State University, Chico
Don't roll over!
2nd place
Student and Associate
Chamberlain Lockett Smith
University of Georgia
Gymdawg
2nd place
Sports Action
Dash Ferrero
Associated Students of California State University, Chico
Overhead Showcase
2nd place
Student and Associate
Bob Christy
Kent State University
Transformer Fireworks
3rd place
Personal Vision
Samantha Chow
Arizona State University
Grad Boxes
3rd place
General Marketing and Illustrations
Joe Johnston
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Ancient Juniper
3rd place
General Marketing and Illustrations
Natalie Grover
Utah Valley University
The Next Move
3rd place
Portraits
Zach Beers
Missouri S&T
Light in the dark
3rd place
Student and Associate
Michael Pierce
Missouri S&T
The Edge of Light
3rd place
Sports Marketing and Illustrations
Steven Bridges
University of Tennessee
Celebration
4th place
News and College Life
Matthew Modoono
Northeastern University
Eyes on the prize
4th place
General Features
Jordan Opp
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Horse Eye Reflection
4th place
Portraits
Abbie Lankitus
University of Missouri
Great Minds Think Alike
4th place
Science and Research
Paul Lijewski
University of Southern Mississippi
Symphony Squares
4th place
General Marketing and Illustrations
Aaron Cornia
Brigham Young University
Starbert Wright III
4th place
Sports Features
Abbie Lankitus
University of Missouri
Knee High by 4th of July
5th place
Science and Research
Joe Johnston
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Lunar Astronaut
5th place
General Marketing and Illustrations
Dakota Williams
University of Florida
Reflections of a Chef
5th place
News and College Life
Justin Hayworth
Grinnell College
Logo three-meter dive
5th place
Sports Action
Abbey Toronjo
Texas A&M University
To Infinity and Beyond
5th place
Portraits
Zach Beers
Missouri S&T
Controlled Burn, Uncontrolled Air
5th place
Student and Associate
