Jury Chair: Jeff Dachowski

Judges: Bob Coates, Mark Sweeney, Linda Long, Kristy Steeves, Dennis Hammon

Number of Images: 219

Number of entrants: 26

Judging: July 8 2024

Host: PrintCompetition.com

Image Competition Chair: Chris Kendrick

2024 Image Competition Results

Photographer of Year
Master

The Photographer of the Year, Master, is bestowed upon the master photographer who has earned their Master's Degree with the National PPA and achieved the highest cumulative top 4 case score. This prestigious recognition celebrates this accomplished photographer's exceptional talent, expertise, and consistency. By evaluating their performance across their four best cases, MOPPA honors the photographer who has consistently delivered outstanding imagery, showcasing their mastery of the craft.

Carly Sullens

Photographer of Year
Non-Master

Photographer of the Year, Non-Master, is the photographer who achieves the highest cumulative top 4 case score. This prestigious accolade recognizes the outstanding talent, consistency, and dedication displayed by a photographer who has not yet attained the status of a PPA master. By evaluating their performance across their four best cases, we honor the photographer who has demonstrated exceptional skill and artistic vision in capturing remarkable images.

Angelica Page

Best In Show
Master

Fall Impressions

The Best In Show, Master, is the photographer who holds the esteemed status of a master by earning their Master's Degree with the National PPA and achieving the highest scoring image. This prestigious accolade celebrates the mastery of the craft demonstrated by this accomplished photographer. It recognizes their exceptional skill, technical expertise, and artistic vision, which result in capturing the most captivating and impactful image of the competition.

Carly Sullens

Best In Show
Non-Master

The Flower Girls

The Best In Show, Non-Master, is the photographer who has submitted the highest-scoring image and does not have a Master’s certification from PPA. This esteemed accolade highlights their ability to create captivating and impactful imagery that stands out among the competition.

Stephanie Zettl

People’s Choice

Desert Elegance

For 2024, MOPPA awarded a People’s Choice award from ACI Labs.

This winning image was voted upon by attendees during the annual conference.

Samantha Dittmann Struemph

Missouri Top Ten

The Top Ten photographers based on their cumulative top 4 case score, recognizing those with the highest overall performance. This prestigious accolade showcases the exceptional skills, creativity, and consistency demonstrated by these photographers.

Angelica Page

Carly Sullens
Patty Ingalls
Aloha Kelly
Chris Kendrick

Stephanie Zettl
Doug Thomsen
Debbie DeClue
Ann Aurbach
Lori Hahn

The Bougainville Budgie by Stephanie Zettl

Rain or Shine, This Touchdown is Mine! by Debbie DeClue

Best of Sub-Categories

Photographers who have achieved a score of 80 or above on an image within a specific subcategory. The judges will engage in a head-to-head discussion for each category, deliberating and determining the winner of each subcategory through a majority vote.

Portrait Children/Newborn: Little Sunshine by Angelica Page

Portrait High School Senior: Outface by Angelica Page

Portrait Man: Two Beings by Ludwig Alberty

Portrait Woman: To The Top by Aloha Kelly

Portrait Family/Group: You and Me by Angelica Page

Portrait Domestic Animal: The Bougainvillea Budgie by Stephanie Zettl

Illustrative Scenic Landscape: Fall Impressions by Carly Sullens

Illustrative Wild Animal: Cleared to Land by Doug Thomsen

Illustrative Still Life: Intertwined by Carly Sullens

Illustrative Cityscape: Urban Movements by Carly Sullens

Reportage: The Navy Widow by Stephanie Zettl

Reportage Sports: Sidelined by Carly Sullens

Reportage Straight-Out-Of-Camera: World Music by Chris Kendrick

Wedding: The Flower Girls by Stephanie Zettl

Artist Open: Cici and the Circus Dog by Carly Sullens

Newcomer Award

Elevated Perspective

Awarded to the highest scoring image submitted by a first-time entrant from a MOPPA member.

Doug Thomsen

Non-Member Award

They Tell Me I Was A Teacher

Highest scoring image submitted and is not a member of MOPPA.

Tom Krekow

4 For 4

"4 For 4” are participants who submit four or more images, with the top four images earning a score of 80 or above. This recognition celebrates the high level of excellence these individuals demonstrate in their submissions. By achieving a consistently exceptional scores across their case, these photographers showcase their remarkable talent and mastery of the craft. These winners are presented with a “4 for 4” MOPPA pin.

Ann Aurbach

Debbie DeClue
Lori Hahn
Patty Ingalls
Aloha Kelly

Chris Kendrick
Angelica Page
Carly Sullens
Doug Thomsen
Stephanie Zettl

Judges Choice

The Judges Choice Awards are presented to one image selected by each judge as their personal accolade, regardless of its merit. These awards provide an opportunity for the judges to express their individual preferences and highlight the image that resonates with them on a personal level. It's important to note that the selection is not based solely on technical or artistic merits but rather on the subjective interpretation of each judge. This approach celebrates the diversity of perspectives within the judging panel and adds an element of personal appreciation to the recognition bestowed upon the chosen images.