New England Newspaper & Press Association Award Winning Photos and Design

This photo of Chilmark moderator Everett Poole at town election won a first place award. The judges said: "Lovely personality image!" ALbert O. Fischer

Jeanna Shepard won a first place for pictorial photo. The judges said: "Lovely image with perfect composition!" Jeanna Shepard

For feature photo, Timothy Johnson received a first place. The judges said, "Strong surf image. Well done!" Timothy Johnson

Peter Simon got third place recognition for his photo of the restoration of Squibnocket Beach. The judges said: "piece of sand art!" Peter Simon

Maria Thibodeau received a second place for sports photo covering Little League. The judges said: "Nice image!" Maria Thibodeau

Mark Alan Lovewell received a second place for his news feature photo. The judges said: "Strong feature!" Mark Alan Lovewell

Jeanna Shepard won a second place for photo story with her feature on Zach Pinero. Jeanna Shepard

Paul Karasik won for illustration. The judges said: "A thoroughly enjoyable, interesting and informative illustration of a busy business . . . Very creative!" Paul Karasik

The Gazette received a third place for overall design and presentation. The judges said: "There are lots and lots of moving parts in the Gazette, and the designer has done a deft job of herding them into place in such a way as to keep readers engaged."

Front page design received a second place award. The judges said: "The striking photo of a ferry streaming through the fog, running across six columns (out of seven!) demands the reader's attention."

The Gazette's living section won first place in design. The judges said: "The stories, the photos – every bit put me right in Edgartown."

Third place for overall design and presentation of a special section. The judges said: "Kudos to Maddie Frost for the graphic illustrations for the cover page."

Second place for arts and entertainment section. The judges said: "Great arts and entertainment section that includes deep coverage of diverse artists . . . Nice robust calendar section. Bravo!"

The Gazette's editorial/commentary page won a second place award for design. The judges said: "The quality of the Vineyard Gazette speaks for itself. For decades, the newspaper has reflected the ethics, values and spirits of this special place in New England."