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First Place Winner ($200)
Levi Gossard, Casper, Wyo., Local 322

The image of a lineman atop a pole in tough conditions is an iconic representation of the Brotherhood. Gossard’s shot from deep within the frozen Wyoming alpine tundra offers a cold take on a classic.

Second Place Winner ($150)
Chris Zischka, Miami Local 349

Water and electricity certainly don’t mix. But in the case of Zischka’s novel shot of Florida linemen working on a pole from a small motorboat, voters made an exception.

Third Place Winner ($100)
Tom Lawless, Long Island, N.Y., Local 25

From great tragedy comes great hope – exemplified by Lawless’ image of two radiant beams of light shining skyward in New York City to commemorate 9/11.

Honorable Mentions ($50 each)

Dietrick Friesen, Windsor, Ont., Local 773

In Friesen’s dizzying shot, a member pauses to take in the view atop the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. Those fearful of heights need not apply.

Paul Windsor, Ventura, Calif., Local 952

As harnessed electricity courses through power lines, the ominous clouds above threaten to unleash some energy of their own in Windsor’s dramatic photo.