The Best of Photojournalism Committee, made up of some of the most prominent and visionary photographers, editors, and educators in visual journalism, is responsible for the oversight and strategic planning of the annual contest. Over the last seven years the Best of Photojournalism Committee has guided the NPPA’s contest to become one of the largest and most prestigious photojournalism contests in the world. We are confident that their expertise will continue to keep the BOP on the cutting edge of visual journalism as the profession continues to evolve, and the NPPA thanks them for their efforts.

Harry Walker

Director Knight Ridder/Tribune Photo Service and Photographers Showcase

Terry Eiler

Director, School of Visual Communication, Ohio University

Joe Elbert

Washington Post

Kenneth Irby

Visual Journalism Group Leader & Diversity Program Director, The Poynter Institute for Media Studies

Keith Jenkins

Multimedia Director, The Washington Post

Clyde Mueller

Director of Photography, The Santa Fe New Mexican

Deanne Fitzmaurice.

Photographer/Pulitzer Winner, The San Francisco Chronicle

Merry Murray

KSNW TV, Witchita, KS

Ram Guzman

KTVT, Fort Worth, TX