Two Cincinnati Enquirer photographers have been honored in photojournalism's most prestigious competition, the Pictures of the Year International Contest for 2001.

This photo won 2nd place in News and was part of a 2nd place news picture story entry on the Cincinnati Riots in the 59th Annual Pictures of the Year Internationl Competition. (Steven M. Herppich photo) | ZOOM |

        Steven M. Herppich won second-place awards in both the News and News Picture Story categories for his work during the April unrest. First place awards in both categories went to New York Times photographer Tyler Hicks for his work in Afghanistan.

        Enquirer photographer Michael E. Keating won an Award of Excellence in the News Picture Story category for his work during the riots.

        Almost 24,000 entries were submitted by 1,500 newspaper and magazine photojournalists for the 2001 contest, judged by 12 of the world's leading photojournalists. The contest is sponsored by the University of Missouri School of Journalism, National Geographic, MSNBC, The Newseum and Fuji Photo Film.

        The public will choose a single Best Picture of the Year Award. Within weeks, people can view nominated photos and vote by going to www.msnbc.com.

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