Grand opening joy, athletic effort win photo contest
Seven-year-old's Block 34 moment and regional softball game drama win reader vote
The Stillwegian's readers selected their favorite images from 2025 through ranked-choice voting, with a joyful moment from Block 34's grand opening winning the news category and a dramatic defensive play winning the sports title.
The contest marked the publication's first use of ranked-choice voting, which allowed readers to rank multiple entries rather than selecting just one favorite. Twenty finalists competed across two categories, with voting conducted through RankedVote.co.
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