Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher - Better Newspaper Contest
Issue link: https://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/96748
Photo of the Year Evansville Courier & Press Division 6 Evansville firefighter John Cline carries Akeleigh Frazier, 3, out of a burning apartment in Evansville. The girl���s sister and mother were also pulled out of the fire and were given CPR before being transported to St. Mary���s Medical Center. Rescue 2 Jason Clark, Evansville Courier & Press Category judge���s comments: Incredible moment. The look on the firefighter���s face says it all. By far the most powerful image in this category. Division panel comments: Spot faces in this spot news photo make this entry even more powerful than the rest. It is unusual to see either a victim or a firefighter very well, but to see both so clearly helps reveal the depth of this tragedy. It is an iconic image that exemplifies the very best of our craft. Finalists panel comments: The news value of this image cannot be understated. As a profession, we are tasked to witness for our readers and help grant them understanding. This image does that with great clarity. Page 9