Wadsworth wins ONPA clip photographer of 2022

Congrats to Jeremy Wadsworth for being named the top clip photographer of the year by the Ohio News Photographers Association, with 2,004 total votes. It’s the first time The Blade has reached this first-place designation in more than two decades.

Additionally, FOUR other Blade photographers made the top 10.

They are Isaac Ritchey, second place; Rebecca Benson, third place; Kurt Steiss, fifth place; and former Blade photographer Lizzie Heintz in 10th place.

Photographers who enter this contest are judged on their work monthly in eight different categories and based on a point system, with the winner named after the year.
We are very proud of everyone for the recognition here.

Also, ONPA on Feb. 26 will announce the results of its annual photography contest. Good luck to all on The Blade’s photo staff!

2022 Top Ten

1st – Jeremy Wadsworth, The Blade – 2004
2nd – Isaac Ritchey, The Blade – 1234
3rd – Rebecca Benson, The Blade – 1094
4th – Andrew Dolph, Times Reporter – 994
5th – Kurt Steiss, The Blade – 804
6th – Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal – 794
7th – Barbara Perenic, Columbus Dispatch – 782
8th – Bill Lackey, Springfield News-Sun -652
9th – Shane Flanigan, ThisWeek News – 614
10th – Lizzie Heintz, The Blade – 422