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Granite City, Ill., April 27, 2026 – Granite City High School senior Brayden Cook was recognized by St. Louis Public Radio with three Honorable Mention finishes as part of the 2026 Teen Photojournalist Prize, as announced by STLPR.
HONORABLE MENTION: Feature
Heat of the moment — Granite City firefighters walk through a small burning wood pile during a promotional video shoot on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Granite City, Ill.
HONORABLE MENTION: Sports Feature
Flipping the script — Saint Louis University men’s soccer forward Theo Franca celebrates with a backflip after scoring the game-winning goal in the 2025 Bronze Boot game against the SIUE at Hermann Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in St. Louis’ Midtown neighborhood.
HONORABLE MENTION: Animals & Wildlife
From track to tranquility — A horse gets hydrated by its trainer after running for $100,000 in the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
To view the winning photos, visit: https://www.stlpr.org/events/photojournalist-prize.
Cook is a co-op student for the Granite City School District, and the owner of BC Photography, a premier aerial and ground photography business specializing in high-quality drone imaging and professional photography services.
The STLPR Teen Photojournalist Prize provides professional recognition, publicity, encouragement, hands-on training and resources to area high school students who demonstrate a talent for documenting their world through photography.
- Granite City High School