Rucker, 29, is the first African American to win the award, which celebrates a year's worth of exemplary visual storytelling, including a months-long project documenting the care, abuse and impact of pit bulls in metro Detroit, the release of Nathaniel Abraham from prison, and a photo-video package on feather bowling.
"I almost cried," said Rucker, who came to the Free Press in 2003. "Even though I won, this is recognition for all the people at the Free Press who helped me throughout the year."
The Pictures of the Year contest drew 1,554 entrants from 20 newspapers around the state in photography, editing and multimedia categories. The judges chose Rucker from a field of 105 photographers.
"He worked so hard, and we are thrilled that he was recognized by his peers for his commitment to the people of Detroit and to journalism," said Kathy Kieliszewski, Free Press deputy director of photography.
The Free Press won several awards in other categories, as well, including a sweep of the video category. Other Free Press photographers given awards include Regina H. Boone, Susan Tusa and Amy Leang.
The Detroit News won 15 awards, including three first-place awards.
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