You can see all the winning photographs here: http://unpa.utahphotojournalism.com

We had an amazing time last night celebrating the best work of 2011.

Thanks to Linda for hosting us again, to Rick for arranging everything, to Eli for his work coordinating the contest, to Chris and Ashley for drinks and dessert.

We said farewell to Erin and welcomed Trevor to the short (and shrinking) list of staff photojournalists.

It was a great time.

Thanks to everyone who entered the 11th year of the contest. Here’s the winners list:

Best of Show
Laura Seitz-Rodeo Queen Competition

Photographer of the Year
First- Ravell Call, Deseret News
Second- Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Third- Rick Egan, The Salt Lake Tribune
HM- Jimmy Urquhart, Freelance

Sports Features
First- Lennie Mahler- golden gloves boxing
Second- scott winterton- winners
Third- scott winterton-broken leg
HM- Grayson West-run it

Spot news
First- Samantha Clemens-crushed
Second- Jeff Allred-wildland fire
Third- Jeff Allred-rollover
HM- Nick Short-carjacking
HM- Jeff Allred-car vs. house

Humor
First- Chris Detrick-Schlittentag
Second- Chris Detrick-holi stormtrooper
Third- Chris Detrick-holy tits
HM- Maegan Burr-mini cheerleaders

Features
First- Erin Hooley-girl in window
Second- Jimmy Urquhart-holi kiss
Third- Rick Egan-all american boy
HM- Erin Hooley-queen

Multimedia
First- Rick Egan-rock star for a day
Second-Samantha Clemens-zion frogs
Third- Erin Hooley-enter the cage

General News
First- Ravell Call-Twin brother’s funeral
Second- Laura Seitz-funeral procession
Third- Brian Nicholson-recalling swift raids
HM- Scott Winterton-please, can I have
HM- Samantha Clemens-farewell

Photo Essay
First- Laura Seitz-rodeo queen competition
Second- Jeff Allred-brittle bone disease
Third- Laura Seitz-polar bear plungs
HM- Samantha Clemens-deploy

Arts
First- Rick Egan-tim’s boot
Second-Rick Egan-yoga at the temple
Third- Lennie Mahler-tayor swift
HM- Brian Nicholson- Kat DeLuna

Pictorial
First- Ravell Call-Dyeing to know more
Second- Rick Egan-spring rain
Third- Steve Griffin-streaky clean
HM- Jimmy Urquhart-patagonia/Argentina sunset cast

Illustration
First- Francisco Kjolseth-Apple beer
Second- Francisco Kjolseth-blackout
Third- Rick Egan-love leap

Portrait
First- Chris Detrick-Terrence Howard
Second-Laura Seitz-pet rats
Third- Chris Detrick-hula hoopology

Sports Action
First- Tom Smart-Rodeo Action
Second- Ravell Call-loose ball
Third- Trent Nelson-butterfly
HM- Matthew Hatfield-losing his head
HM- Scott Sommerdorf-Grit