Times-News/Magicvalley.com P.O. Box 548, 132 Fairfield St. West, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548 (208) 733-0931
Jan. 22, 2018 Dear Judges: I humbly nominate Times-News Chief Photographer Drew Nash for the Idaho Press Club Photographer of the Year award. Nash leads our photo staff here at the paper, but his effect on the newsroom runs deeper than a typical photographer’s. Nash has an eye for visual storytelling that enhances our reporters’ stories and helps us all think visually. Nash shoots superb photography ranging from breaking news to enterprise packages and everything in between. Nash frequently surprises readers by capturing the essence of an event with a single moment, proving repeatedly that a strong news photograph can elicit real emotion. He’s a household name in the Magic Valley for good reason. A longtime veteran of the Times-News, Nash still brings the enthusiasm and creativity of a rookie photographer. He is a tireless worker, and one of the best photographers in the industry. I hope you’ll hold his work in the same regard. Sincerely, Alex Valentine Times-News Enterprise Editor