Judges Nick Procaylo- Postmedia
Jason Payne- Postmedia
Dan Toulgoet- Vancouver Courier Photographers-20Feature-52 News-29Sports-46Spot News-7Portrait-21Multi-Photo 8 entries/103 photosFEATUREJudges comments: An Excellent photo in a tight situation which most photographers wouldn’t be able to capture.1. Christopher Pike/Freelance 
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team descends while exploring Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 28, 2019. Picture taken November 28, 2019.
Judges comments: A nice slice of daily life.2. Bernard Brault/La Presse 
A barber shop installed outside under an underpass in Kliptown, a suburb of
Soweto in South Africa.
Judges comments: A Quintessential Canadian scene nicely captured.3. Evan Buhler/Freelance
Taylor Sutherland, left, and Wesley Shipton play a game of keep-away at Lake Louise on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.
Judges comments: A nice standalone.H.M. Jeff Mcintosh/The Canadian Press
A pilot sweeps snow off his helicopter as the women's World Cup downhill ski race is delayed by snow fall at Lake Louise, Alta., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
NEWSOverall comments: This category was disappointing. Too many politicians. So boring. Judges comments: We all do court and it's a grind. We liked the emotion and composition here. But next time, straighten the horizon please. 1. Marie-France Coallier/Freelance 
MONTREAL, Qc — 18-12-2019 -- Eric Ryan, SNC-Lavalin's spokeperson left and SNC Defense lawyer, Me Francois Fontaine, right, waiting for the elevators after the media scrum at the end of the SNC-Lavalin trial at the Palais de Justice.The corruption case that tarnished Trudeau ends with SNC-Lavalin’s guilty plea at the Palais de Justice in Montreal.The company was fined 280 million Canadian dollars, or about $213 million, to be paid out over five years.The construction division of SNC-Lavalin, a Montreal-based engineering firm, admitted to paying 127 million Canadian dollars in bribes to Libyan officials to secure contracts in that country.
Judges comments: This would look good played large in any broadsheet. But technically, not so good. 2. Christopher Pike/Freelance
Britain's Prince William is seen during a visit to Wadi al Arbeieen, Oman, December 4, 2019. Prince William is on four day official visit to Kuwait and Oman.
Judges comments: Trudeau’s socks had been in the news, so it was relevant. 3. Blair Gable/Freelance
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.[/img]
Judges comments: This is a lovely photo, but we prefer that hands aren't cut off. It was a successful assignment for the photographer but more attention needs to be paid to detail. H.M. Marie-France Coallier/Freelance
MONTRÉAL, QC -- 04-12-2019 -- Halyna Tatiana Boris et Hélène Drouin, young engineers professionals who graduated from Polytechnique recently, both hold a white rose as a symbolic gesture to commemorate the tragedy of the Polytechnique where 14 women were killed by a gunman 30 years ago.On a cold night on December 6th 1989.
SPORTSJudges comments: Excellent peak action frame, could use a tighter crop, though.1. Christopher Pike/Freelance
Emma Tonegato of Australia is tackled by Brittany Benn of Canada during the Women's Cup Semifinal match between Australia and Canada on Day Three of the the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Judges comments: A great example of a tightly cropped high speed action photo with a good expression.2. Evan Buhler/Freelance
Matthias Mayer of Austria turns in Claire’s Corner during the men’s super-G event in the 2019 Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Lake Louise Ski Resort on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Judges comments: A good scene setter sports photo. 3. Dave Holland/Freelance 
Emily Sweeney (USA) slides in the sprint race at the Viessmann Luge World Cup in Whistler, BC on December 14, 2019.
SPOT NEWSJudges overall comments: This was a weak category with only first and second awarded. Judges comments: F8 and be there. 1. John Lucas/Freelance 
Crews prepare to pull out a semi that slid off the road in icy conditions on the Yellowhead near Wabamun Ab on Dec. 12, 2019.
2. David Bloom/Postmedia
Fire fighters work at the scene of a fire at the Jasper Place Hotel, 15326 Stony Plain Rd., in Edmonton Monday Dec. 23, 2019.
PORTRAITJudges Comments: We like the lines in this one. 1. Kevin Light/Freelance
Connie Fair the President and CEO of the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia poses for a portrait outside the Parliament Buildings after signing an agreement between the Land Title Owner Registry and the Province in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on December 9th, 2019.
Judges comments: A nicely balanced portrait captured at the decisive moment. 2. Darryl Dyck/National Post
Teara Fraser, CEO and founder of Iskwew Air, poses for a photograph at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. (Held for December publication)
Judges comments: A nicely composed portrait. 3. Chad Hipolito/ The Canadian Press
Former University of Victoria rower Sarah Craven is one of four athletes coming out with complaints of verbal abuse and harassment by her former coach Barney Williams. Sarah is photographed at Hamsterly beach at Elk Lake in Saanich, B.C., on Monday, December 2, 2019.
MULTI-PHOTOJudges comments: A good selection of intimate photos tops this category. 1. Leah Hennel/Freelance 
Hudda Khudher, middle, hugs her sister Jihan, left, as their other sister Munifa looks on at the Calgary International Airport on July 31, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
Hudda Khudher takes a moment after arriving at the International Airport on July 31, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
Hudda,left, Munifa and Jihan Khudher at their home in Calgary on December 28, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
Jihan brushes her younger sister Hudda’s hair at their home in Calgary on August 15, 2019.
jihan outside the home she shares with her two sisters in Calgary on August 15, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
Hudda Khudher plugs in Christmas lights in the home she shares with her two sisters in Calgary on December 28, 2019.
Munifa, Hudda and Jihan Khudher dance at their home in Calgary on December 28, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
Jihan Hudda and Munifa Khudher share a room at their home in Calgary on December 28, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
The names of Jihan Khudher’s missing family members and fiancé are tattooed across her upper body.
Jihan khudher inside the room she shares with her two sisters in Calgary on December 28, 2019. Nearly five years after Isis arrived in their village in Iraq and separated the khudher family from each other, Munifa and jihan are now reunited with their youngest sister.
Hudda Khudher poses for a photo at her home in Calgary on December 28, 2019.
Photos on Munifa Khudher’s phone show her mom and dad.
Judges comments: An interesting set of photos that people wouldn’t usually see. 2.Shannon VanRaes/Winnipeg Free Press 
A stainless steel rod and plate are used to repair the hind leg of a dog named Peaches at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Sterile tools are laid out in an operating room at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019, as Dr. David Scammell and Julia Augustus work to repair a dog's broken hind leg.
Dr. David Scammell operates on an eight-month-old kitten on December 14, 2019. The cat was brought to the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital by a volunteer with a cat rescue organization.
Dr. David Scammell works to extricate a broken steel plate from the hind leg of a dog named Peaches at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Dr. David Scammell uses a sterile screwdriver to remove a broken steel plate from the hind leg of a dog named Peaches at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Dr. David Scammell and Julia Augustus prepare a dog for surgery at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019. The dog's hind leg is taped to fatigue the muscle and allow for sterilization.
Dr. Chelsea Lim walks into a multipurpose room at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on Saturday, December 14, 2019, as Dr. David Scammell takes a quick dinner break.
Dr. David Scammell pauses for paperwork at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital while working an overnight shift on December 14, 2019.
Basil awaits her forever home in the reception area of the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Julia Augustus moves an unnamed cat to recovery at Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019. The young cat was neutered and had an infected eye removed.
Dr. David Scammell and Julia Augustus, a registered veterinary technologist, work together to prepare a dog for surgery at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
A dog named Peaches is sedated for surgery at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Steve Brown, a registered veterinary technician, prepares a canine patient for a blood test by shaving off a small patch of fur at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Steve Brown, a registered veterinary technician, explains the science behind a blood test in the basement lab of the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Patient files fill the shelves behind the reception desk at Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Julia Augustus tattoos an identification number on a young male cat on December 14, 2019. The cat was brought to the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital by a cat rescue organization.
Timbit, also know as Lil'Bit, peers out from behind an examine table at Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019. Lil'Bit is a permanent resident of the clinic.
Veterinary assistant Anika Toews prepares to take a canine patient named Ecko outside for a bathroom break at the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
The entrance to the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital on December 14, 2019.
Judges comments: We liked these photos a lot, but thought they needed a tighter edit. 3. Christopher Pike/Freelance
A general view of Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 26, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team looks out of a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter while being transported to Birdwing Cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 27, 2019.
A general view of the Al Hajar mountains, close to Jebel Kawr, near Ibri, Oman, November 27, 2019.
A member of the Oman Speleological Team reacts after being transported by a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 27, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team hikes with equipment and supplies on the way to Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 27, 2019.
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager deliver equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 27, 2019.
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager establish surface camp next to Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 27, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team descends while exploring Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 28, 2019. Picture taken November 28, 2019.
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explore Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 30, 2019. Picture taken November 30, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explores Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 28, 2019. Picture taken November 28, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team installs anchors while exploring Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 29, 2019.
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team prepare a meal at an underground camp while exploring Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 29, 2019. Picture taken November 29, 2019.
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team at an underground camp while exploring Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 30, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explores Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, November 29, 2019. Picture taken November 29, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team ascends after exploration of Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, December 1, 2019.
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team at the surface camp next to Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, December 1, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team rests after clearing a helicopter landing zone after exploration of Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, December 1, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team splashes water on his face after exploration of Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, December 2, 2019.
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team loads equipment on to a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter after exploration of Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman, December 2, 2019. Picture taken December 2, 2019.
2019 FINAL STANDINGS…MONTH…TOTAL1. Darryl Dyck/Freelance…40…10302. David Bloom/Postmedia…40…870
3. Leah Hennel/Freelance…50…850
4. Mark Blinch/Freelance…0…760
5. Kevin Light/Freelance…50…580
6. Jesse Winter/The Star Vancouver…0…520
7. Christopher Pike/Freelance…170…430
8. Ian Martens/Lethbridge Herald…0…390
8. Bernard Brault/La Presse…40…390
9. Chad Hipolito/Freelance…30…370
10. Blair Gable/Freelance…30…340
11. Jeff Mcintosh/Freelance…10…310
12. Liam Richards/Freelance…0…180
13. Justin Greaves/Metroland Media…0…170
13. Crystal Schick/Yukon News…0…170
14. Josie Desmarais/Freelance…0…140
14. Brandon Harder/Regina Leader-Post…0…140
15. Marie-France Coallier…60…100
15. John Lucas/Freelance…50…100
16. Brent Calver/GreatWest…0…80
17. Evan Buhler/Freelance...70...70
18. Daniel Crump/Freelance…0…50
18. Derek Ruttan/London Free Press…0…50
19. Shannon VanRaes/Winnipeg Free Press...40...40
20. Steve Russell/Toronto Star…0…30
20. Dave Holland...30...30
20. Tina Lovegreen/CBC…0…30
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