AFIS announces visual-information winners

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WASHINGTON (AFPN) --  American Forces Information Service officials recently announced the winners of the 2004 visual information awards.

The awards recognize, reward and promote excellence among military photographers, videographers, journalists and graphic artists for their achievements in military photography, videography and graphic arts, officials said.

Air Force first-place winners for military photography are:

-- Photographer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.

-- Picture Story: Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo, Charleston AFB.

-- News: Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III, Charleston AFB.

-- Feature: Staff Sgt. Jeffrey B. Allen Jr., Charleston AFB.

-- Portrait/Personality: Sergeant Pearsall.

-- Pictorial: Staff Sgt. Amber Whittington, Bolling AFB, D.C.

Air Force first-place winners for graphic art include:

-- Military Graphic Artist of the Year: Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Arva Adams, Peterson AFB, Colo.

-- Illustration: Master Sgt. Cody Vance, Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

-- Web Design: Sergeant Adams.

-- Publication: Master Sgt. Karen Petitt, Scott AFB, Ill.

-- Layout and Design: Staff Sgt. Jeremy Lock, Royal Air Force Menwith Hill, England

Air Force first-place winners for military videographers are:

-- Videographer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Bret J. Irwin, Charleston AFB.

-- Field Production: Tech. Sgt. Steven G. Trigg, Charleston AFB.

-- Feature Story: Staff Sgt. Dan Ashley, Charleston AFB.