First quarter entries were judged at the Denver Post by senior photography editor Ken Lyons, photographers Joe Amon and Craig Walker, and lead A1 designer Matt Swaney.

Second quarter entries were judged at The New York Times by photo editors Nakyung Han, Becky Lebowitz and Sara Barrett, Deputy Sports Editor Jason Stallman, and photographer/photo editor Josh Haner.

Third quarter entries were judged at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication by associate professor Pat Davison and assistant professors Terence Oliver and Steven King.

Fourth quarter entries were judged at The S.I.