Thomas Jordan, '72

Thomas Jordan, '72, Sturgeon Bay, WI, was honored  to win First Place at the 2026 International Photography Awards for his photo book, "Damned Good for an Amateur." There were more than 14,000 entries submitted from nearly 100 countries in a multitude of categories. For Jordan, credit goes to his Kent State University photo instructor Charlie Brill. "I learned a lot from him," Jordan said.