2025 OGE-OPA Photo Contest Winners
September Multi-Day & Online-Only Winner
MICHAEL SWISHER, The Kingfisher Times & Free Press
LOCKED IN – Although it may appear KHS softball coach Morgan Dutton is chastising pitcher Kennedy Stewart, she was actually congratulating her after forcing a double-play ball during last Tuesday’s game against Bethany. Stewart threw a shutout Thursday against Woodward to wrap up district play for the Lady Jackets.
September Weekly Winner
KATHLEEN GUILL, The Altus Times
A cowboy takes a hard landing during the saddle bronc riding at the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, held Aug. 21-23 in Altus. The three-night event drew top contestants and large crowds for one of southwest Oklahoma’s biggest rodeo traditions.
August Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
JASON ELMQUIST, Stillwater News Press
A young cattle handler makes a face while her cow struggles to stand still during the Beef Cattle Show at the Payne County Free Fair on Friday.
August Weekly Winner
DEANNA MADDOX, Yale News
Yale Elementary student Jorge Rivera pets Ryder, YES’ new therapy dog.
July Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
ANDY DOSSETT, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
Fireworks filled the sky as Bartians in the Sooner Park Play Tower caught every colorful explosion during Bartlesville’s annual Independence Day celebration on July 4.
July Weekly Winner
RODNEY HALTOM, The Eufaula Indian Journal
This young man was doing his best to hang onto his sheep during the mutten-buston event at the Whole Hawg Rodeo.
June Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
JASON ELMQUIST, Stillwater News Press
Anthony, 2, plays at the Southern Woods Park splash pad in Stillwater on Wednesday.
June Weekly Winner
PAXSON HAWS, The Express-Star
A bareback bronc rider is thrown off the horse during the 86th Annual Chickasha Rodeo at the Grady County Fairgrounds June 20.
May Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
ANDY DOSSETT, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
Community members gather at White Rose Cemetery on May 26, in Bartlesville, for a Memorial Day ceremony that included the unveiling of a new monument honoring 36 Washington County service members killed in action whose remains were never recovered.
May Weekly Winner
DEANNA MADDOX, Yale News
The excitement of Cadence Lozier was evident after receiving a diploma and tassel turn.
April Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
BILLY HEFTON, Enid News & Eagle
Chisholm's Manu Smolinski passes the baton to Brandon Taylor during the 4x100 relay Friday April 11, 2025 at Chisholm High School.
April Weekly Winner
MATT SWEARENGIN, Durant Democrat
Teresa Christian, widow of Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian, is presented the flag from Christian’s casket during the service at Highland Cemetery before Christian was laid to rest. Also shown is Kimo Puana, son to the Christians.
March Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
GLEN MILLER, El Reno Tribune
El Reno's Kason Haydon (3) yells on a slam dunk in the loss to Del City.
March Weekly Winner
NATASHA DUNAGAN, Countywide & Sun
Tecumseh Wrestling Coach Billy Don Sigman carries senior Trinity Rakestraw from the mat after she hurt her knee during the OSSAA Class 5A Girls Wrestling State Championship on Mar. 1 at the State Fair Arena.
February Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
BILLY HEFTON, Enid News & Eagle
NOC Enid's Gavin Barnard ties up NEO's Buddy Hammer, Jr. Thursday at the NOC Mabee Center.
February Weekly Winner
KATHLEEN GUILL, Altus Times
Brooklyn Peters won second runner-up in the competition for Miss Altus Teen held Feb. 1, 2025.
January Daily, Semi- and Tri-Weekly Winner
BILLY HEFTON, Enid News & Eagle
Kremlin-Hillsdale's Colton Aebi saves the ball under the basket against Cherokee Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Kremlin-Hillsdale High School.
January Weekly Winner
MELANIE EMERSON, Choctaw Times
The sun sets at Choctaw’s Ten Acre Lake.
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