At the Association of Texas Photography Instructors Winter Conference in Austin this past weekend, several students participated in photography contests, winning awards. Stu Mair received an honorable mention for his photojournalism portfolio. Mayra Yundt-Pacheco received a best of show award for her art photography portfolio. In the beginner portfolio division, freshman Parker Nolan received an honorable mention. In the environmental self portrait contest, staff member Matthew Cinquepalmi and photojournalism student Kristen Petty both received third place awards. In the on-site faculty contest, Corey Hale received the best of show award.