It's been a wild ride recently, with San Francisco State photojournalism students taking top honors in a variety of national contests.

In the University Missouri College Photographer of the Year Contest, hats off to the following photojournalism students:

Brian Frank
    Gold, Portfolio
    Gold, Spot News
    Bronze, Documentary

Justin Maxon
    Award of Excellence, Feature
    Award of Excellence, Portfolio

Justin Mott
    Gold, Feature
    Silver, International Picture Story
    Award of Excellence, Portrait
    Award of Excellence, Portfolio

Michael Mullady
    Silver, Spot News
    Bronze, Domestic Picture Story

The National Press Photographers Association Clip Contest College Photographer of the Year tapped two State photojournalism students for its top honors. Congrats to Michael Mullady, who won first place, and to Justin Maxon, who took second place.

The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar awarded Justin Maxon first place for Student Portfolio. For some reason, the direct link to his portfolio won't activate, but you can navigate the site to see it.

Congratulations! You guys make a professor proud!