Sun Valley Community School

Sun Valley, ID USA
Grades PS-12, Coed Day and Boarding 

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
Gold! The cover photo is dramatic and impactful. The simple header "making it"— without any other text — keeps the cover uncluttered and the focus squarely on the photo. Well done!

A little can say a lot. And the simplicity of this design allows the strong photograph to convey lots of meaning: adventure, accomplishment, serenity, and of course the awesome beauty and power of this place. I'd love to send my kid there just so I could visit! It's also a very good photo technically speaking — there's detail in both the shadows and highlights. I love the scale of the girl to the boulders.

TEAM
Ryan Waterfield, Director of Communications + Marketing
Britt Johnston, Art Director
Glen Allison, Photographer

Dayspring Christian Academy

Mountville, PA USA
Grades PreSchool-12, Coed Day 

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
The artistic treatment of the cover photo is eye-catching. Along with the title of the cover story, it invites curiosity to read the article and learn more.

At first I responded negatively — too dark and then creepy — when I suddenly noticed the masked face. (I originally thought the child was facing outward.) It’s grown on me and its impression lingers. There's mystery there and has tapped into my imagination.

TEAM
Lisa Becker, Marketing Director
Jordan High, Art Director, Infantree

Guildford Grammar School

Guildford, Australia
Grades K-12, Coed Boarding and Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
I know this capture has been done a lot but it's done well. The moment feels genuine, it conveys all the necessary elements: diversity, the school building, learning in nature, friendship and cooperation. I like the shallow depth of field, soft edges. Overall, it's appealing and polished.

TEAM
Gillian MacDonald, Manager Marketing and Public Relations
Peter Pieloor, Graphic Designer and Videographer